Williams & Connolly LLP ยท 1 day ago
Senior Identity and Cloud Security Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expWilliams & Connolly LLP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Identity & Cloud Security Engineer to join its Information Security team. This role is responsible for the architecture, engineering, and continuous improvement of the firm's identity, cloud, and SaaS security posture, with a primary emphasis on identity as the control plane.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and operate enterprise-grade identity and access management (IAM) solutions across cloud and SaaS platforms
Design and enforce Zero Trust identity controls, including MFA, conditional access, device trust, least privilege, and risk-based authentication
Own identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and privileged access management (PAM)
Secure and govern SaaS applications through SSO, federation, SCIM, and access policy enforcement
Lead identity hardening initiatives across Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and other cloud identity platforms
Familiarity with cloud pen testing tools to address weaknesses and vulnerabilities
Define and maintain security architecture standards for cloud (IaaS/PaaS) and SaaS environments, with a strong emphasis on identity-first design
Partner with IT and application owners to securely onboard new cloud and SaaS services
Evaluate emerging cloud and identity technologies and make recommendations aligned with firm risk tolerance and business needs
Provide guidance on cloud security governance, configuration standards, and secure design patterns
Identify, assess, and prioritize identity- and cloud-related vulnerabilities; validate remediation and risk acceptance decisions
Support incident response activities related to identity compromise, SaaS misuse, and cloud security events
Review higher-risk applications and integrations to ensure compliance with security policies and identity standards
Assist with client security assessments and due diligence requests, particularly related to identity, access controls, and cloud security posture
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures related to identity and cloud security
Support compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and client-driven security requirements
Contribute to security awareness efforts with a focus on authentication hygiene and access risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
8+ years of progressive experience in information security, with deep specialization in identity, cloud, and SaaS security
Desire to mentor and train junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing across the team
Demonstrate hands-on experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD); experience with AWS and other cloud platforms is a plus
Strong understanding of modern IAM concepts, including federation, OAuth/OIDC, SAML, SCIM, conditional access, and Zero Trust
Proven ability to design and implement secure, scalable identity architectures in complex environments
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, APIs); infrastructure-as-code and identity automation experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
CISSP (required)
Preferred
Cloud and identity-focused certifications strongly preferred, such as: Microsoft Azure Security, Engineer / Identity certifications, CCSP, or Equivalent advanced cloud security certifications
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Company
Williams & Connolly LLP
Williams & Connolly is a company that offers civil litigation and counseling services..
501-1000 employees
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