WilmerHale · 18 hours ago
Operating Systems Security Engineer
WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with a commitment to quality legal and client services. The Operating Systems Security Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of the firm's enterprise endpoint and server operating systems and associated security infrastructure, ensuring performance and security compliance.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of WilmerHale’s enterprise endpoint and server operating systems and associated security infrastructure
Serves as a key member of the Computer Security Incident Response Team
Assists in the development and maintenance of processes and procedures around investigating and remediating security incidents involving malware, ransomware and/or data loss
Assists with the implementation of new or additional endpoint, server and associated security environments to improve infrastructure service, both locally and remotely
Assists with resource and workload management and capacity planning
Effectively manages product life-cycles, providing input for budget preparation
Monitors and controls processes, and implements systems solutions to provide stable, secure, and optimally performing platforms
Provides full requirements in-take, design, planning, configuration, documentation, deployment and top-level support ownership of the following infrastructure technologies:
Accountable and responsible for Endpoint and Server Security products and projects
This includes OS and software applications needed to provide a secure and stable desktop and server environment
Development of endpoint and server OS and images including OS hardening and configuration control practices
Use of Citrix technology in conjunction with endpoint and server Operating Systems, and laptop build design
Provide support and backup on other desktop technologies as time permits, including Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Active Directory, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for deployment of patches to workstation
Working with the Infrastructure Services Manager develops documented firm standards for endpoint and server security
Ensures that adherence to those standards is monitored and followed by all members of the Systems Infrastructure group
Engineers new endpoint and server security build solutions for new hardware releases and to support developing business needs
Assists in efforts to optimize infrastructure performance to the end-user
Tests and coordinates deployment of Microsoft Security patches for workstations and servers
Assists in maintaining a testing environment for development
Maintains awareness of technology developments and makes recommendations to Infrastructure Management
Develops roadmaps for the adoption of cutting edge endpoint and server security technologies and practices
Participates in negotiations of software licensing and support agreements
Participates in cross-functional team projects to implement new or updated technology
Assists with resolution of escalated incidents and participates in problem management activities
Cross-trains other IT staff in the use or maintenance of technology
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
Contributes to the firm's Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally
Qualification
Required
Mastery-level knowledge of multiple technology areas, as listed above
Knowledge of key endpoint and server operating systems and associated security technologies in use at the firm including Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 and above, Trellix, SCCM, SentinelOne, Absolute, Windows Security, Microsoft Defender, Third Party Log Management systems (including Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel), associated security services and systems
Strong technical skills and ability to learn new technologies
Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to perform advanced research that involves interpretation and analysis from a variety of sources, including sources and/or data that needs to be developed
Demonstrated ability to write and edit technical documentation
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills as necessary to communicate and coordinate with others on both routine and non-routine matters
Ability to effectively lead and develop others in their work and to resolve problems independently in accordance with defined policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to make significant decisions and recommendations on complex issues to achieve long-term results and strategic objectives
Experience working in high-pressure professional services organization or other similar organization requiring attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential and proprietary information
BA/BS or equivalent work experience
4-8+ years of experience in endpoint and server operating systems, and enterprise systems integration with significant specialization in associated security systems and related areas of technology such as Microsoft operating system and Active Directory
Company
WilmerHale
WilmerHale provides legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of our clients
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