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
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 — PresentBoard 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 — PresentCybersecurity
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 2025Cybersecurity Instructor
Schneider Electric
Jan 2023 — Jul 2024Sr Cybersecurity Consultant
ManTech
Jan 2022 — Jan 2023Information Systems Security Officer — Lead
Jacobs
Nov 2016 — Jan 2022Security Engineer
Fresno, California Area.
Toledo's IT Solutions, Inc.
Jan 2017 — Nov 2019Owner
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
Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
Aug 2024 — Aug 2028
Open Water Diver
Dec 2023
Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
Oct 2023 — Oct 2027
Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Jun 2023 — Jun 2027
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Feb 2023 — Feb 2026
Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Jan 2023 — Jan 2027
Project+ Certification
Jul 2022
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Jun 2022 — Jun 2025
CySA+ ce Certification
May 2022 — May 2025
Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)
May 2022 — May 2025
Network Security Professional (CNSP)
May 2022 — May 2025
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Apr 2022
Network+ ce Certification
Jan 2019 — Oct 2027
IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
Jan 2021 — Oct 2024
A+ ce Certification
Jan 2021 — Oct 2027
Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
Jan 2021 — Oct 2024
Security+ ce Certification
Jan 2014 — Oct 2027
Advisory Board
Nov 2021 — Nov 2025
Security Leadership (GSLC)
Nov 2021 — Nov 2025
Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP)
Oct 2021 — Oct 2024
PenTest+ ce Certification
Oct 2021 — Oct 2027