Information Systems Security Engineer

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 104,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Paid Days Off/Vacation

Firm Paid Holidays

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to oversee comprehensive information security operations in Las Vegas. The role involves formulating and implementing security systems, managing projects, and ensuring firm-wide security measures. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree and be certified in CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC. The national salary range is $104,000 - $154,000, and the position offers various benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of progressive responsibilities and broad-based information technology experience.
• The ISSE shall be certified in CISSP, CCSP or GSEC.
• Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict.
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative.

Responsibilities

• Formulates, develops, and implements integrated security systems for the Firm.
• Executes against project deliverables for security systems infrastructure.
• Manages systems life cycles and maintains vigilance for new security technologies.
• Works with management to negotiate technical requirements with 3rd-Party vendors.

Skills

Cloud Services

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Network protections

Data classification and protection

Application Whitelisting

Central Encryption Certificate Management

Physical Security Access

Endpoint protection

Security Awareness Training

Standards-based system hardening

Vulnerability scanning and remediation

Managed Security Service Provider tools

Identity and Access Management

Practical knowledge of security frameworks

Education

Associate’s degree in a computer or technology-related field

Tools

CISSP

CCSP

GSEC

Job description

Overview

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for our Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, or Las Vegas, NV office. The Information Systems Security Engineer reports to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and works closely with peers and other key administrative staff personnel. The ISSE is an advocate for the Firm’s total information security needs and is responsible for oversight of comprehensive information security operations to maintain the security posture of the Firm. The ISSE manages security-related projects leveraging collaboration and Firm-wide resources to manage information security risk. The complexity of this position requires a leadership approach that is engaging, imaginative and collaborative with a sophisticated ability to work with other leaders to set the best balance between security strategies and business priorities at the Firm.

Responsibilities

• Formulates, develops, and implements integrated security systems and secures application architectures for the Firm. Deploys technologies with best practices and latest tools available from vendors and partners.
• Analyzes current computer and systems technology and available vendor offerings to establish optimum technology solutions; plans future enhancements and directions for the firm-wide computing infrastructure. The ISSE is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Firm. The ISSE will manage systems life cycles and maintain vigilance for new security technologies.
• Executes against project deliverables through implementation, installation, configuration, and technical support of security systems infrastructure; coordinates tasks with other firm departments and third-party vendors as required. Experience working alongside a Project Manager is desirable as is executing against a project plan and schedule.
• Openness to embracing emerging technologies and acquiring additional certifications when necessary.
• Can rapidly transition from working with senior consultants on advanced design to working with an end-user with little technical depth.
• Works with management to negotiate exact technical requirements with 3rd-Party vendors.
• Has strong technical acumen of various information security systems, concepts and infrastructure including:
• Cloud Services
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Network protections
• Data classification and protection
• Application Whitelisting
• Central Encryption Certificate Management
• Physical Security Access
• Endpoint protection
• Security Awareness Training
• Standards-based system hardening
• Vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Managed Security Service Provider tools
• Identity and Access Management
• Practical knowledge of security frameworks
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The ISSE shall be certified in one of the following commercial certifications:
• CISSP
• CCSP
• GSEC

Requirements

The ISSE will hold, at a minimum, an Associate’s degree, preferably in a computer or technology-related field and have a minimum of eight years of progressive responsibilities and broad-based information technology experience.

The Daily Activities May Involve

• Administration of major hardware systems and software applications.
• Organizing and problem-solving coupled with managing a fluid and fast-moving environment.
• Knowledge of current security trends and state-of-the-art technologies.
• General knowledge of business processes and their interrelationships.
• Analysis and resolution of complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills, all geared toward coordination and education.
• Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict.
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative.
• Ability and willingness to travel when necessary.

Compensation

The national average salary range for this role is $104,000 - $154,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan, Paid Days Off/Vacation, Firm Paid Holidays.

This position is subject to export control laws.