Information Security Specialist

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner is currently seeking an Information Security Specialist to join our team. The Specialist w ill be responsible for the development, monitoring, implementation, maintenance, and support of the f irm’s information technology security infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitors security tools, systems, and alerts , and remediates / escalates issues as needed
• Assists in operation and maintenance of full security technology stack, e.g., EDR, multi-factor authentication, External DNS, Active Directory, Data Loss Prevention, SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Security Orchestration and Automation, etc.
• Ensures proper maintenance, patching, configuration, and updating of security tools and technologies
• Support s the development and enforcement of Information Security policies, processes, capabilities, and tools
• Actively involved in V ulnerability Management , Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection , Security Monitoring , and Incident Response program s
• Assists in and support s the resolution of end-user issues relating to security problems and products
• Participates in on-call rotations, requiring evaluation, escalation, and resolution of high-priority security events, incidents, and alerts
• Works in concert with management and senior members of the Information Security team to recommend, evaluate , and implement new te chnology solutions as warranted
• Works across multiple parallel projects using for mal project planning techniques
• Creates Data Loss Prevention monitoring and alerting rules to identify data loss risk to firm and client data
• Proactively monitors DLP alerts and identifies / escalates issues as needed
• Participates in security investigations and analysis of logs, events, incidents, as required
• Develops tools and scripts to assist in automating manual processes
• Participates in risk management and compliance / audit activities
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity operations or other related technology field required
• Security Industry certification(s) and/or specialized experience in cybersecurity/information security (CISSP, OSCP, CEH, GIAC, Azure, etc.) desired
• Experience with following technologies: Palo Alto Firewalls, Tenable Security Center, MFA, Cisco Umbrella, VPN, EDR, Email Security, DLP, UEBA, SOAR, NAC, SIEM, CASB, Public Cloud Security preferred
• Experience with Microsoft PowerShell , Python, and/or other scripting languages preferred
• Experience in performing Digital Forensics and Incident Response preferred
  
  

Pursuant to the Illinois Equity Pay Act the salary range for this Chicago based position is between $75,100 - $122,500. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.