What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Engineer position at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Careers?
BCLP, a premier law firm located in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a seasoned Information Security Engineer to join our Technology team. This role is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of our information systems and data. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Palo Alto suite of products, Tenable vulnerability management, and cloud-based security technologies.
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention: Manage and monitor Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Policy Management: Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures to protect the firm’s data and Technology infrastructure.
- VPN Administration: Administer and maintain Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to ensure secure remote access for employees.
- Incident Response: Investigate and resolve potential security issues, participate in incident response initiatives, and respond to security-related alerts promptly.
- Vulnerability Management: Oversee the vulnerability assessment program, ensuring all network devices are maintained with the most current patches and updates.
- Cloud Security: Manage and secure cloud-based systems to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Security Assessments: Perform regular vulnerability testing and security assessments to identify and address potential security risks. Participate in external security assessments as required by clients
- Alerts and Monitoring: Continuously monitor security alerts and logs to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
- Problem Resolution: Manages network security problem resolution, including assisting other members of Technology in reviewing and resolving security related problems
- Develop requirements for firewalls and related security technologies
- Researches new architectures and technologies
- Takes the lead in recommending new technologies, processes, and practices that will maintain or increase operational efficiencies and maintain required security certifications
- Provides expertise in all technologies used by the department
- Manages vendor relationships
- Proposes, collects and reports on Key Performance Indicators and measures of systems security
- Prepares and maintains security related documentation
- Follows department policies and procedures including change management procedures
- Makes recommendations on improvements to procedures
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested
- Ability to deal professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security engineering or a related field.
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Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on proficiency with Palo Alto suite of products.
- Strong experience with Tenable vulnerability management solutions.
- Experience in managing security for cloud-based systems.
- Critical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve complex security issues.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate security issues and solutions effectively.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other Technology team members and departments to ensure comprehensive security measures are in place.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
- Availability: Must be available for on-call duties as part of the incident response team.
- Customer Focus: Strongly service-oriented with enthusiasm for the challenges of providing services and resources in large, multi-office law firm setting
- Flexibility: Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support priorities and strategies of the firm; ability to spot value add opportunities to the firm
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.