Job description
At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.
The application window will be open until at least August 9th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Role Description
As the Head of Security Engineering, you will provide critical leadership and technical oversight for the SecEng team. You will be responsible for securing our core network infrastructure and driving the successful deployment of key security initiatives. You will also be expected to think outside the box, using AI and automation to creatively solve complex security challenges.
In this role, you’ll:
Lead and mentor the Security Engineering team, providing technical oversight and strategic direction.
Architect and implement robust security controls to protect gFiber's core network infrastructure.
Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation creatively to solve complex security problems and streamline SecEng operations.
Partner cross-functionally with other engineering and operations teams to embed security best practices across the organization.
At a minimum, we would like you to have:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in network security or security engineering.
Experience designing and implementing security architectures.
3 years of experience managing and leading engineering teams.
It’s preferred if you have:
CISSP, CISM, or similar industry-recognized security certifications.
Demonstrated creativity in applying AI tools to solve engineering or security problems.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $161,700 - $261,800 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
gFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).
It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ouraccommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.