Information Security Specialist

at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Information Security Specialist
US-IL-Chicago | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-Washington DC | US-MA-Boston | US-TX-Dallas | US-FL-Tampa | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-CO-Denver

ID 
2024-3137  

Category 
Information Technology/Security  

Type 
Regular Full-Time  

FLSA Status 
Exempt  

Scheduled Hours 
40+  

Workplace 
Hybrid
Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley is currently seeking a Information Security Specialist to join our team. The Specialist will be responsible for the development, monitoring, implementation, maintenance, and support of the firm's information technology security infrastructure, with specific focus on Data Loss Prevention tooling, monitoring, and remediation.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitors security tools, systems, and alerts, and remediates / escalates issues as needed
Assists in operation and maintenance of full security technology stack, e.g., EDR, multi-factor authentication, External DNS, Active Directory, Data Loss Prevention, SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Security Orchestration and Automation, etc.
Ensures proper maintenance, patching, configuration, and updating of security tools and technologies
Supports the development and enforcement of Information Security policies, processes, capabilities, and tools
Actively involved in Vulnerability Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, Security Monitoring, and Incident Response programs
Assists in and supports the resolution of end-user issues relating to security problems and products
Participates in on-call rotations, requiring evaluation, escalation, and resolution of high-priority security events, incidents, and alerts
Works in concert with management and senior members of the Information Security team to recommend, evaluate, and implement new technology solutions as warranted
Works across multiple parallel projects using formal project planning techniques
Creates Data Loss Prevention monitoring and alerting rules to identify data loss risk to firm and client data
Proactively monitors DLP alerts and identifies / escalates issues as needed
Participates in security investigations and analysis of logs, events, incidents, as required
Develops tools and scripts to assist in automating manual processes
Participates in risk management and compliance/audit activities

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity operations or other related technology field required
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems strongly preferred
Experience with following technologies: Palo Alto Firewalls, Tenable Security Center, MFA, Cisco Umbrella, VPN, EDR, Email Security, DLP, UEBA, SOAR, NAC, SIEM, CASB, Public Cloud Security preferred
Experience with Microsoft PowerShell, python, and/or other scripting languages preferred
Experience in performing Digital Forensics and Incident Response preferred
Security Industry certification(s) and/or specialized experience in cybersecurity/information security (CISSP, OSCP, CEH, GIAC, Azure, etc.) desired
Pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this Denver based position is between $75,100 - $122,500. Pursuant to the Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this DC based position is between $81,900- $133,700. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are accepting ongoing applications.
Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

We invite you to consider a career with Foley.

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