Forward Deployed Detection and Response Consultant

Forward Deployed Detection and Response Consultant

Full-Time 81000 - 99000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join Mandiant to tackle cyber threats and enhance national security through innovative solutions.
  • Company: Mandiant, a leader in cybersecurity under Google Cloud.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on Canada's security while working with cutting-edge technology.
  • Qualifications: 3 years in cybersecurity roles; experience with EDR, SIEM, and incident response.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

3 years of experience in SOC analyst, malware research, threat hunting, or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies.

Experience participating in incident response activities.

Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Personnel Security Clearance as a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Certifications in cloud platforms.
  • Experience building and deploying agentic AI workflows to support detection, response, and remediation.
  • Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs) or testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire, etc.
  • Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
  • Ability to communicate in English and French fluently, to work with internal partners and customer teams.
  • Excellent time and project management skills.

As a Forward Deployed Detection and Response Consultant, Cyber Defence within Mandiant's National Security team, you will embed with clients in Canada's national security and defence sector and directly contribute to building a secure and resilient Canada. You will provide industry-leading security operations, incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of mission risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. In this role, you will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, developing agentic solutions, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.

Collaborate with internal and customer teams to detect, respond to, and contain cyber security incidents. Design and build agentic AI solutions to support autonomous detection, response, and remediation. Recognize and codify attacker Tools, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations. Support and contribute to complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence. Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.

Forward Deployed Detection and Response Consultant employer: Google LLC

At Google LLC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Toronto. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, including a 40% bonus, along with ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a globally recognized company. Our commitment to employee well-being and a diverse, inclusive environment makes Google a truly rewarding place to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

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Contact Details:

Google LLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Forward Deployed Detection and Response Consultant

Incident Response
EDR Technologies
SIEM Technologies
Malware Research
Threat Hunting
Forensic Analysis
Cloud Security