Senior Cloud Security Architect & Tech Leader

ESP Legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Legal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security solutions across the firm's digital infrastructure. You will translate complex security requirements into robust, scalable architectures and collaborate across teams to protect sensitive client and firm data while driving ongoing improvements.

The role requires hands-on expertise in security architecture, cloud and hybrid environments, scripting, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of information security architecture, secure engineering, identity security, network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and data protection.
• Extensive experience with cybersecurity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, SIEM/MDR, vulnerability management, firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or similar tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to develop security architectures, implementation plans, testing protocols, and lifecycle roadmaps.
• Experience leading complex security technology implementations in hybrid or cloud environments.
• Willingness to support work outside normal hours for urgent issues or maintenance.
• Possible travel between firm offices
• Current relevant certifications are highly desirable

Skills

Information security architecture

Secure engineering

Identity security

Network security

Endpoint security

Cloud security

Data protection

PowerShell

Python

APIs

Automation

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Security lifecycle roadmaps

Hybrid/cloud implementations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

SIEM/MDR

Vulnerability management

Firewalls

VPNs

Secure remote access

Job description

ESP Legal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security solutions across the firm's digital infrastructure. You will translate complex security requirements into robust, scalable architectures and collaborate across teams to protect sensitive client and firm data while driving ongoing improvements.

The role requires hands-on expertise in security architecture, cloud and hybrid environments, scripting, and strong leadership and