Senior Security Engineer, Exploits, Google Threat Intelligence Group — Google Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in threat intelligence, intrusion analysis, vulnerability researcher, or a similar security role.
- Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Lead complex technical analyses, modeling threat activity, TTPs, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) across internal platforms (mGraph, Nirvana).
- Create and deploy detection signatures (autoqueries, Watchtower rules) to maintain visibility over threat actors and assist in closing security gaps.
- 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, intrusion analysis, vulnerability researcher, or a similar security role.
Main responsibilities
- Lead complex technical analyses, modeling threat activity, TTPs, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) across internal platforms (mGraph, Nirvana).
- Create and deploy detection signatures (autoqueries, Watchtower rules) to maintain visibility over threat actors and assist in closing security gaps.
- Produce polished, high-quality technical intelligence documentation and actor profiles to deliver actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Influence technical direction within your scope, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional Google teams to support threat disruption efforts.
- Collaborate with security engineers and product teams in designing innovative exploit mitigations.
- Identify and execute opportunities for continuous improvement: analytic collection, process optimization, and automation.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, intrusion analysis, vulnerability researcher, or a similar security role.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tools (e.g., VirusTotal, SIEMs).
Additional details
- Proficiency in scripting or querying languages (e.g., Python, GoogleSQL).
Notes and original content
- About the job
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Google Switzerland offer for this role?
Google Switzerland lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Google Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Google Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Google Switzerland?
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