Mid Level Senior Security Consultant Jobs
Mid level senior security consultant jobs go to professionals ready to own security assessments end to end, guide junior analysts through complex engagements, and drive risk recommendations with limited oversight. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Investment & Asset Management, with Deloitte, Google, and NetSPI among the employers hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading 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 business 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 high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You will understand existing and emerging threat actors, and identify rapidly changing tools, tactics, and procedures of attackers. You will understand evolving attacker behavior and motivations, participate and manage client-facing projects, and train and mentor other security consultants. 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- 5 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- 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.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Recognize and codify attacker Tools, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations.
- Lead client-facing incident response engagements, examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
- Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Communicate and discuss findings and strategy with internal stakeholders including leadership and technical team members.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
LOCATION
Remote locations: Arizona, USA; California, USA; New Mexico, USA.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Mid Level Senior Security Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level senior security consultant job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight assessments or projects you led independently, certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CEH that signal deepened expertise, and any client-facing work where you translated technical findings into actionable recommendations. Recruiters at this level look for candidates who can operate with minimal hand-holding and demonstrate measurable impact on security posture.
Which companies hire mid level senior security consultants?
Companies hiring mid level senior security consultants right now include Deloitte, Google, and NetSPI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large consulting firms and managed security service providers as well as enterprises building in-house security practices across regulated industries.
Are there remote mid level senior security consultant jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on client requirements and engagement type. About 100% of mid level senior security consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand for consultants who can deliver assessments, reporting, and advisory work without being on site full time. Client-facing or classified work may still require regular in-person presence.
How do I move up to a mid level senior security consultant role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating hands-on ownership across different engagement types, such as penetration tests, compliance audits, and incident response, rather than staying in a support role. Earning a recognized certification, leading a project from scoping through reporting, and building a record of clear client communication are the milestones that typically signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level senior security consultants?
Mid Level senior security consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because regulatory pressure, sensitive data environments, and complex infrastructure create sustained demand for consultants who can work independently on assessments and deliver actionable guidance.