Senior Security Engineer

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a dynamic law firm that values its employees' unique contributions. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your skills and ideas are valued and nurtured, allowing you to grow professionally and personally.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Architecture team within the Information Security department. This role is crucial for enhancing our security infrastructure and working closely with various teams to secure our technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in security architecture risk reviews with key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement advanced Cloud and AI Security solutions.
• Support and advance the Information Security technology roadmap.
• Provide recommendations for improving the Information Security program, policies, and control standards.
• Create and maintain Information Security standards applicable to all technologies.
• Work with the vendor community to ensure they provide the right technology and features to meet security needs.
• Execute on infrastructure threat and vulnerability management processes.
• Ensure security systems are updated by monitoring environments, identifying gaps, and implementing enhancements.
• Define, develop, and maintain metrics and measurements for information security controls and processes.
• Respond to security-related issues, problems, and crises to support resolution and minimize downtime.
• Act as a senior-level point of contact for incident investigations and minor security events.
• Manage the Information Security technology selection process, including requirements consolidation, testing, proof of concept, selection, and deployment.
• Support audits against internal and industry process, quality, and security standards; drive initiatives and remediation efforts to correct non-conformance.
• Provide Information Security consulting on security-related issues.
• Collaborate with peers to identify and implement improvement initiatives across the firm, processes, and toolsets.
• Manage multiple, parallel projects using formal project planning techniques.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed or directed. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field, preferably.
• A minimum of five (5) years in a professional technical Information Technology role required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in Information Security, with Cloud Security or AI/Agentic AI exposure required.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, Microsoft Azure AZ-104 & AZ-500, CCSP, CCSK, CPT/CEH, or certification specializing in Cloud Security or AI/Agentic AI Security, strongly preferred.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, and Backup Care for Dependents. Foley is committed to diversity and inclusion, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.