Senior Security Engineer

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to develop, automate, and enhance security capabilities for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

About the Role

This position provides senior-level expertise in security engineering, cloud security, detection engineering, automation, incident response, and technical leadership. It utilizes AI-driven tools to improve security measures and optimize operational efficiency across the organization.

Key Relationships

• Director, Security
• Manager, Security Operations
• Forensics and Incident Response
• Security Intelligence and other Digital & Technology teams
• Third-party technology partners
• Enterprise Operations
• Cloud Operations

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise security solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
• Developing scalable automation and orchestration capabilities to improve security operations and reduce manual effort
• Creating automation solutions utilizing PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, and cloud-native technologies
• Implementing and optimizing Azure security controls, identity protections, encryption, and data security capabilities
• Integrating security controls throughout the technology lifecycle in partnership with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
• Developing and maintaining security detections, analytics, correlation rules, and threat monitoring capabilities
• Enhancing security visibility through improved telemetry, logging strategies, and attack surface monitoring
• Applying threat intelligence and industry frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK, to strengthen detection and response capabilities
• Leading or supporting complex investigations, threat hunting activities, and major incident response efforts
• Conducting security assessments, control validation activities, and supporting penetration testing initiatives
• Evaluating emerging security and AI technologies and recommending solutions that improve security maturity and operational effectiveness
• Leading technical initiatives, mentoring security engineers, and providing architecture guidance, standards, and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, OR equivalent experience
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles, authentication, encryption, identity security, and data protection concepts
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity security, cloud security, and enterprise security monitoring technologies
• Solid knowledge of enterprise networking, operating systems, network security, and hybrid cloud architectures
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, GWEB), Microsoft Security, Azure (AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100, AZ-305), Splunk, or CrowdStrike
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, or similar technologies
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, cloud security, or related technology fields
• Work experience with Microsoft security and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview, Azure Security services, or equivalent technologies
• Experience developing and refining security detections, analytics, and correlation rules to enhance system monitoring and threat response capabilities
• Expertise in threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and cyber threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Experience supporting or working within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving enterprise security capabilities

Pay

Salary $112,000 - $209,000. The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

About the Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Dental Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Health Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Addiction Resources
• Family Building Benefits
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation Accident Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law