Enterprise Security Engineer

Latham & Watkins LLP; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life, and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays

23 days PTO in the first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Engineer to be part of their Global Security and Risk Management team. The role focuses on addressing advanced security and technology challenges through design and implementation of security capabilities. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the position can adapt to a flexible working schedule including both hybrid and in-office options.

The successful candidate will possess at least eight years of experience in IT security, a relevant bachelor's degree or certification, and skilled in analytics and problem-solving. Latham offers a competitive compensation package and a broad range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in information technology, including information security.
• Ability to communicate technical security issues to non-technical staff.
• Experience in supporting mobile devices and hardening systems/applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle to address information security challenges.
• Perform secure design reviews, threat modeling, and control mapping.
• Mentor analysts and specialists to improve the security function.

Skills

Security and Technology experience

Analytical skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Penetration testing

Network and firewall configuration

Proficiency in Windows and Linux

Threat intelligence research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Active security certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Linux

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Enterprise Security Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Global Security and Risk Management team. This role will be responsible for solving highly complex security and technology problems by designing, evaluating, and implementing security capabilities that reduce risk while enabling business outcomes. This role will be located in our Global Services Office, located in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end lifecycle to review and responding to information security challenges; assessing the current and/or proposed technical/security configuration; gathering and validating requirements and constraints; researching and comparing viable solutions; recommending the best option, calling out advantages and disadvantages; supporting implementation, validation, and tracking progress to completion, including operational handoff
• Performing secure design reviews, threat modeling, and control mapping for new initiatives and significant changes; identifying security gaps and proposing pragmatic mitigations aligned to standards and risk tolerance
• Partnering with infrastructure and application owners to plan and drive remediation for complex and high-impact findings, including prioritization, technical approach, and validation of fixes; ensuring timelines are met and risks are tracked to closure
• Developing and communicating clear, outcome-oriented security metrics and narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders; translating complex issues into actionable recommendations
• Serving as a subject matter expert, mentoring analysts and specialists, and raising the overall capability of the security function through training, pairing, and knowledge sharing
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display the ability to effectively assess situations, and act accordingly to achieve a specific goal
• Possess strong analytical skills needed to troubleshoot a variety of symptoms, diagnose problems, and test, recommend and implement solutions to technology problems
• Demonstrate creativity to use existing tools, find new tools, and draw upon available resources to solve problems

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent; sufficient Security and Technology experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• A willingness to obtain additional security-related degrees as recommended by the firm
• An active security certification from a recognized authority
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in information technology, including information security
• The ability to communicate technical, security and risk issues to non-technical staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with Network and firewall configuration and management
• Skills in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and penetration testing
• Experience supporting mobile devices and hardens systems/applications
• Experience in utilizing SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and similar security tools
• Experience in conducting threat intelligence research
• Law office experience and Python/programming skills, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

Pay Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.