Google · 11 hours ago
Security Engineer, Identity
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$141K/yr - $202K/yr
2+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company focused on creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for its users and developers. The Security Engineer, Identity role involves designing and implementing security controls for identity management, collaborating with various teams to address security vulnerabilities, and ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
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Responsibilities
Work on the design and implementation of security controls and infrastructure for identity and account lifecycle management, ensuring robust protection for Google’s user and system accounts
Apply your deep understanding of security technologies (e.g., authentication, SSO, FIDO, or IAM) to identify vulnerabilities and improve the security posture of Google’s identity systems
Partner with software engineers, product managers, and other security teams to prioritize and execute engineering efforts that address critical risks and meet business objectives
Contribute to key design and policy decisions, effectively communicating technical security risks to leadership and partner teams to drive remediation
Identify complex security problems within the identity domain and define the technical roadmap to address them in alignment with team goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols
2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages
Preferred
2 years of experience with security architecture, design and risk analysis of complex systems
Experience with identity and access management (IAM) standards and protocols (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, SAML, FIDO, X.509)
Experience designing and securing distributed systems or cloud infrastructure
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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