Lead Engineer : Information Security

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity support and development they need to grow thrive and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firms client service principles of excellence strategic partnership commercial instinct integrated strengths innovation and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service initiative professionalism responsiveness and adaptability you may be the person we are seeking to join our Information Technology department in our Chicago Salt Lake City or Los Angeles office as a Lead Engineer : Information Security.

The Lead Engineer : Information Security will implement and maintain various technologies to ensure the security of the Firms systems. Will be responsible for providing technical leadership for strategic projects and initiatives on the security roadmap as well as participating in more general network security and architectural efforts. Will also collaborate with other engineers and departments to apply and support best practices for security server building change management account management documentation data loss prevention and user experience management.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

• Ensures that Mayer Brown LLP has a secure architecture for authorization and authentication internally as well as business to business
• Implements security architecture of the firm related to transition to cloud (e.g. Azure / M365 Teams / O365 and iManage Cloud)
• Ensures that all security risks are managed and communicated clearly and effectively
• Develops and maintains all documentation related to Global Security Team operations and functions
• Ensures that information is openly communicated and shared with other members of the team
• Ensures that objectives are achieved by working closely with all members of the Firm departments as necessary and in collaboration with the Assistant Director : Global Information Security & Senior Director : Global Information Security CISO and Global Information Security
• Ensures that change controls are adhered to and communicated to the partners and staff
• Keeps abreast of all specific security issues
• Analysis of data collected from established Data Loss Prevention system(s) and methods to ensure compliance with Firm policies
• Manages DLP systems and processes as required
• Assists in defining DLP policies to protect firm and client assets
• Defines incident response workflow for DLP positive hits
• Develops metrics for measuring effectiveness of the DLP solution
• Assists in the preparation approval implementation and adherence of the Information Security Policies within the Firm
• Manages projects and tasks related to the Firm as directed by the Assistant Director : Global Information Security
• Detects and responds to all incidents of an information security nature within the Mayer Brown environment
• Maintains and coordinates incident response planning assisting in execution of the incident response plan as needed
• Identifies and communicates to management the cause of all information security incidents making recommendations as to how the specific incidents can be mitigated in the future
• Controls access to the Firms Information Systems and related security configuration
• Participates fully in all efforts to develop security policies to meet client or other compliance requirements
• Ensures monitoring and alert notifications are implemented in accordance with the business needs
• Assists in preparing and completing risk assessments for vendors projects and systems
• Assists in the development and authorization process of all new IT policies introduced ensuring that the necessary security audits and tests are carried out prior to being introduced into production
• Manages the review of the security program by an approved independent party and ensure any gaps are addressed
• Monitors methods of physical data security such as the storage of backup media and propose / implement any changes where necessary
• Ensures whenever possible that undesirable use of IT facilities is prevented / minimized at all times
• Educates Mayer Browns employees in the benefits of security to the organization themselves and their working environment
• Collaborates with other staff in IT to ensure that security standards are developed and enforced in implementing or upgrading firm technology
• Keeps Security Awareness site on Global Net updated with current material
• Performs investigations as requested by Human Resources Information Technology or General Counsel executing searches and producing output as required by the Firm
• Contributes to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications

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The typical pay scale for this position in Chicago is between $120000 and $159000 in Salt Lake City between $117000 and $154000 and in Los Angeles between $127000 and $168000 although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidates education experience skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical / dental / vision / life / and AD&D insurance 401(k) savings plan back-up childcare and eldercare generous paid time off (PTO) as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and / or job interview please email . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 127000 - 168000