Director, Engineering, Security Operations, Google Cloud
Company: Google
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: 15 years of experience in cybersecurity,
with 5 years of experience in security engineering, detection, or
anti-abuse roles. 5 years of experience managing global technical
teams. Experience in two or more of the following domains: data
science/machine learning, cloud security, detection engineering, or
abuse/fraud prevention. Experience defining roadmaps, articulating
systems to executive audiences, and working with engineering and
product management. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or
PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical
field. Experience in a 24/7 operations environment and driving
automation and scale to improve detection efficacy. Ability to
synthesize complex data into clear, actionable executive
communication and strategic plans. Expertise in the Google Cloud
Platform (GCP) ecosystem, security services, and infrastructure.
About the job As the Director of Security Operations for Google
Cloud, you will be responsible for defining and executing the
strategic and technical vision for defense against security threats
and abuse at global scale. Youll work within the Cloud CISO product
area, leading the highly technical function that builds and
operates the core operational security capabilities for Google
Cloud’s services and infrastructure. Youll utilize a unique blend
of executive-level strategic leadership and deep technical
expertise in security engineering to manage large-scale, 24/7
security operations in a cloud environment. Youll drive the roadmap
for using advanced data science, machine learning, and automation
to preemptively reduce security and abuse risks across Google
Cloud. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to
digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver
enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge
technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably.
Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google
Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their
most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $307,000-$427,000 bonus equity benefits. Our
salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within
the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about
the specific salary range for your preferred location during the
hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in
US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Define the multi-year technical vision for
next-generation security operations, detection engineering, and
anti-abuse capabilities across GCP. Oversee the technical roadmap
for analytical platforms and data science, ensuring infrastructure
is optimized for speed and real-time threat analysis. Develop a
holistic incident management and Incident Response (IR) capability,
directing anti-abuse analytics to protect GCP enterprises and cloud
infrastructure. Build strong executive relationships to integrate
data-driven insights, influence partner roadmaps, and achieve
quantifiable risk reduction. Lead, mentor, and develop a global
team of security engineers. Manage the budget and project
prioritization while ensuring compliance and regulatory
adherence.
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