Review security events from all monitoring environments not integrated with the firm SIEM, and those events escalated by the SOC, on a daily basis, and follow defined incident response processes in their analysis and reporting
Monitor appropriate venues for threats to the security of the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati environment. Provide notification to all impacted parties related to the actions needed to mitigate threats and manage the threat lifecycle in totality
Manage and lead evaluations of the firm’s environment by external 3rd parties. Produce recommendations that integrate any findings with the business needs of the firm
Maintain knowledge of the information security needs of firm clients and implement measures to satisfy those requirements in the most efficient manner
Keep abreast of emerging security technologies and discipline developments. Make appropriate recommendations that meet the firms needs
Design and build operational environments that scale to meet the needs of our security products and assure appropriate reliability
Support general troubleshooting related to information security tasks and provide support to end users as needed
Provide other teams with security consulting services, including responding to requests for additional information and assisting with specific projects
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ of experience in Information Security
One or more of the following certifications preferred: GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CIPP
Focus on knowledge of direct support for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g. configuration of feeds, developing alarm/report concepts), Red Teaming concepts and execution, and Linux skills including command line and operational/administrative usage
Extensive knowledge of traditional security controls and technologies, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), public key infrastructure (PKI), identity and access management (IDAM) systems, antivirus and firewalls, in addition to newer offerings such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration, deception technologies and application controls
Experience with windows desktop, server, and database security
Ability to identify security technology risks and perform incident response
Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking including wireless, network monitoring/design and routing
Extensive understanding of the cyber kill-chain
Experience in cloud computing technologies, including software-, infrastructure and platform-as-a-service, as well as public, private, and hybrid environments
Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm environment desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and communicate clearly and effectively with people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds
The primary location for this job posting is in Los Angeles, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
Los Angeles, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 - $198,950 per year.
New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco: $163,200 - $220,800 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
