Systems Security Engineer - Night Shift (Multiple Offices)

Locations: Downtown Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, San Diego, Del Mar, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Houston, Dallas, or Washington DC. Schedule: 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM (Pacific Time). Remote/hybrid work arrangement with as‑needed office presence.

Job Summary

The Systems Security Engineer will support the office of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to provide the highest quality of information security and data protection solutions to the firm. The role involves developing and implementing data access security safeguards and protective measures to ensure client data protection. This position reports directly to the Security Operations Manager and requires a strong background in information and network security, automation, scripting, and incident response, as well as strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Essential Functions

• Configure, respond to, and create essential security alerts in multiple platforms.
• Communicate with information security and other stakeholders regarding risk, information security threats, and system configurations.
• Design, implement, and manage security hardware and software systems to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation regarding the firm’s security processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in information technology.
• Three (3) or more years in a system security engineering or security analyst role.
• Experience analyzing and correlating data loss prevention, security event, and audit logs.
• Experience managing security events and performing forensic investigations.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills; creativity within defined compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to create clear, concise, technically accurate documentation.
• Strong self‑directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self‑assurance, and professionalism.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to data protection, privacy, and information security (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Education

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post‑high‑school education and/or direct work‑related experience. Relevant majors include Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Information Assurance, or Cybersecurity.

License and Certification

Any of the following is a plus: CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, GCIH, GSEC.

Work Environment

Indoor office environment with limited exposure to typical high‑rise building hazards. Employees will be based in a local Sheppard Mullin office but may work from home, with required on‑site visits on an as‑needed basis. Overtime may be required as job duties demand.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel.

Pay

California: $55.00 – $74.00 per hour.
Washington DC: $55.00 – $74.00 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available, including coverage for dependents and domestic partners.