Security Engineer

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP seeks a Security Engineer to support and strengthen IT security operations across the firm. You will maintain security controls, participate in incident response, and promote secure practices throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to assess risk, recommend improvements, and collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance the firm’s security posture. A hybrid remote/in-office arrangement is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT security experience in a Microsoft Windows/enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint monitoring and response.
• Experience implementing or monitoring EDR and MDR solutions.
• Knowledge of security monitoring, threat hunting, vulnerability management and incident response.
• 2+ years of network security experience.
• Ability to explain security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in a hybrid remote/in-office environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Maintain security infrastructure and tools including endpoint protection and detection/response platforms.
• Investigate security alerts and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.
• Monitor risk trends and update policies and tools accordingly.
• Coordinate protective measures including system scans and follow-up remediation.
• Provide security guidance to IT and business teams.

Skills

Security

Risk assessment

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

EDR/MDR solutions

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Department: Information Technology

Job Number: 100598

Offices: New York

With eleven offices across the United States, 500+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.

The Opportunity

Manatt is seeking a Security Engineer to help support and strengthen the firm’s Information Technology security operations. This role will help protect firm systems and data by maintaining security controls, supporting incident response, and promoting secure practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented security professional who can assess risk, recommend practical improvements, and collaborate effectively with IT and business teams to enhance the firm’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls across the firm’s Information Technology environment.
• Implement, administer, and maintain security infrastructure and tools, including endpoint protection, detection and response platforms, vulnerability management solutions, and related security controls.
• Investigate security alerts, determine root cause, and coordinate timely remediation with appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor security risk trends and recommend updates to policies, practices, and tools to address evolving threats.
• Coordinate additional protective measures, including targeted system scans and follow-up remediation as needed.
• Partner with IT and business teams to provide practical security guidance and support secure technology use.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including employee orientation, training, and ongoing guidance.
• Maintain critical access information and related security records in accordance with firm procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Information Technology security experience in a Microsoft Windows and enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, including endpoint monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and response.
• Experience implementing, administering, or monitoring Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions.
• Working knowledge of security monitoring, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response best practices.
• Minimum of 2 years of network security experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Reliability and flexibility to work in a hybrid remote and in-office environment as business needs require.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Security technologies, including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Purview preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• CISSP, GIAC, Microsoft Security, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.