Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Virginia, US US Until 10/3/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

About the Job

Mandiant’s ICBM team is a strategic incubator that accelerates cyber-security innovation by validating field ideas through rapid, real-world pilots. Operating on an "agentic-first" model, the team uses advanced AI to automate routine tasks, allowing our experts to focus on high-judgment, strategic work.


As a Strategic Leader, you will drive Mandiant Services growth by building executive relationships and overseeing complex programs across Google Cloud and client ecosystems. You will advocate our cyber-security goal externally through industry events, blogs, and whitepapers, while leveraging deep industry acumen to unlock new strategic account opportunities.
Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $217000 - $303000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as trusted advisor and executive sponsor to CxO level executives at selected accounts regarding all aspects of cyber risk management, strategy, planning, transformation, cyber threat management, and cyber operations.
  • Work with our clients’ executive leadership to influence and advice on their organization's strategic cyber goals.
  • Advice and support clients to implement and manage the development, execution, and regular tracking of long-term business and commercial security strategies and milestone achievement, enabling the client organization to ‘move fast’ through efficient execution of cyber initiatives.
  • Oversee security service delivery programs, inform clients on progress and outcomes, and ensure that service expectations are developed and met.
  • Work with client stakeholders to articulate the threat landscape, determine relevant cyber threats, help define cyber risk metrics, intelligence needs, and requirements for improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with delivering insights and as a trusted advisor to executives and boards.
  • Experience in executive-level leadership in relevant domains (e.g., cyber threat management, cyber risk, security operations, intelligence, and security consulting).
  • Experience in client advisory, strategy, consulting, and program management.

Additional Information

The application window will be open until at least July 28, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
About this role

Summary

Advise clients on cybersecurity strategies, oversee security programs, and engage with executive leadership.

Job title

Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

remote work possible, based in Virginia, USA

Salary

$217k–$303k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cybersecurity solutionsprogram developmentclient advisorysecurity domains

Preferred skills

executive advisingleadershipstrategyconsulting

Specializations

cyber riskthreat managementsecurity strategyconsultingprogram management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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Remote

United States

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