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Information Security Engineer

Duties: Will serve as a key leader for the Information Security Team and related programs for the firm. Serves as a key member of the Information Security Team. The role of Information Security Engineer includes ensuring the proper implementation of the security programs and priorities. Network security focused, so experience with firewall management in traditional data center environments and in cloud environments, deep understanding of network protocols and network security practices is essential. The integration, testing and monitoring of network traffic, applicable software and application products related to managing security are all part of the scope this individual will tackle. Will be working with management, analysts, developers and business partners, internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain a roadmap to facilitate the firm’s business objectives while ensuring the protection of information flowing across the firm’s networks. Defining and recommending approaches to improve the firm’s security posture – particularly where network security is involved, providing technical mentorship to a team of security professionals, and consulting with the firm and clients to evolve information governance in the firm. Current responsibilities include management of network security devices such as firewalls, identifying and developing workflow automation processes that improve response times to security events, working closely with internal and external customers to improve the firm’s information protection programs, and developing the team’s technical expertise. This person is technically adept, with deep skills in network security. A deep understanding of network protocols, security methodologies and architecture is necessary, with experience in responding to forensics investigations a plus. Knowledge and application of frameworks such as ISO27001 and MITRE ATT&CK is helpful. Presenting information to a variety of audiences, from senior partners to technical staff is also helpful but not required. The Information Security Engineer’s strategic role includes helping to assess the firm’s business direction and how the current security program aligns with that direction, developing the Security Team’s roadmap to meet the firm’s business needs, and identifying projects to support that roadmap. Facilitates the provisioning of access to applications, infrastructure, databases, operating systems, network devices as per established procedures. Understand, develop, and improve the firm’s firewall architecture, the Unified Threat platform, and network security event response are all key responsibilities of this position. Performs tier-III service and incident support. Will work with application teams to define requirements for internal application access, external federation requirements, and assist cloud infrastructure connectivity. Identify areas and implement solutions for process automation. Logging, categorization and prioritizing of network events. Access request review and verification. Access request closure after verification. Maintain network security key performance metrics as needed and manage reporting. Work with partners to federate identity when practical. Develops policy or practice guide for communications and is responsible for training as needed. Stay current with internal and external developments in technology including best practices for network security and architecture. Perform other duties, as assigned. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the Firm’s attendance expectations.

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Job #S20190816

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Perkins Coie LLP
1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900
Seattle
Washington
United States 98101
Website : https://www.perkinscoie.com