José Toledo

Hello, I'm

José Toledo

Principal Security Consultant @ Google

Securing the Future, Empowering People

Metropolitan Fresno, CA

About Me

I'm a strategic cybersecurity advisor at Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, where I specialize in securing artificial intelligence deployments and bridging the gap between technical risk and enterprise business objectives. Operating across complex IT, OT, and AI landscapes, I have over a decade of experience moving cybersecurity from abstract theory to frontline execution.

With a dynamic background spanning enterprise network administration, cloud threat assessments, and executive tabletop simulations, I focus on translating modern, complex threat vectors into high-impact governance strategies. My work spans the entire risk lifecycle — helping global organizations safely adopt autonomous technologies and implement resilient guardrails that protect critical data assets.

Beyond my role at Google, I leverage cross-industry expertise to serve on corporate advisory boards, providing strategic counsel to organizations navigating the rapid evolution of emerging technologies.

Experience

TS/SCI — SAP Eligible  ·  DoD 8570 IAM III

Google

Jul 2024 — Present

Principal Security Consultant

Nov 2025 — Present

Strategic cybersecurity advisory at Mandiant, Google Cloud. Specializing in AI security, enterprise risk, and governance strategies for global organizations adopting autonomous technologies.

Cyber Mettle

Apr 2026 — Present

Board Member

Board member at CyberMettle, a nonprofit dedicated to closing the cybersecurity GRC workforce pipeline gap by delivering practical, career-aligned training to entry-level professionals.

United States Air Force

Apr 2013 — Present

Cybersecurity

13+ years of service. Clearance: TS/SCI — SAP Eligible. DoD 8570 IAM III. Roles included ISSO, Cyber Defense Section Team Lead, and Enterprise Network Administrator.

Fullstack Academy

Jan 2023 — Mar 2025

Cybersecurity Instructor

Schneider Electric

Jan 2023 — Jul 2024

Sr Cybersecurity Consultant

ManTech

Jan 2022 — Jan 2023

Information Systems Security Officer — Lead

Jacobs

Nov 2016 — Jan 2022

Security Engineer

Fresno, California Area.

Toledo's IT Solutions, Inc.

Jan 2017 — Nov 2019

Owner

Fresno, California Area.

Education

Master of Science

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Oct 2022 — Apr 2023

Graduate Certificate

Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking

SANS Technology Institute

Oct 2022 — Aug 2024

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Jun 2021 — Jul 2022

Associate's Degree

Information Systems Technology

Community College of the Air Force

2014 — 2017

Computer Science

Undergraduate Studies

Fresno City College

2014 — 2016

Certifications & Awards

GIAC

Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)

Aug 2024 — Aug 2028

PADI

Open Water Diver

Dec 2023

GIAC

Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

Oct 2023 — Oct 2027

GIAC

Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Jun 2023 — Jun 2027

ISC2

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Feb 2023 — Feb 2026

GIAC

Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Jan 2023 — Jan 2027

CompTIA

Project+ Certification

Jul 2022

ISC2

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Jun 2022 — Jun 2025

CompTIA

CySA+ ce Certification

May 2022 — May 2025

CompTIA

Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)

May 2022 — May 2025

CompTIA

Network Security Professional (CNSP)

May 2022 — May 2025

Penn State

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Apr 2022

CompTIA

Network+ ce Certification

Jan 2019 — Oct 2027

CompTIA

IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)

Jan 2021 — Oct 2024

CompTIA

A+ ce Certification

Jan 2021 — Oct 2027

CompTIA

Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)

Jan 2021 — Oct 2024

CompTIA

Security+ ce Certification

Jan 2014 — Oct 2027

GIAC

Advisory Board

Nov 2021 — Nov 2025

GIAC

Security Leadership (GSLC)

Nov 2021 — Nov 2025

CompTIA

Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP)

Oct 2021 — Oct 2024

CompTIA

PenTest+ ce Certification

Oct 2021 — Oct 2027