Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 11 hours ago
Lead Security Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a law firm that values great people and invests in their professional development. The Lead Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, implementation, and governance of the firm's security infrastructure across various environments, ensuring the protection of client confidentiality and sensitive legal data.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary engineer and technical authority for Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect, Cisco Umbrella and Azure‑based firewalls
Define security standards, policies, and patterns for firewall management, VPN connectivity, and cloud‑integrated network security
Lead major upgrades, migrations, and platform improvements across the security infrastructure stack
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption paths
Provide cross team support and security recommendation for various platforms in the environment such as Gigamon, Security Onion, RunZero, Firemon and other Linux based platforms
Understanding of networking technology fundamentals of IPv4, Various TCP/UDP protocols and applications (DNS, DHCP, IPSec, VPN etc)
Understanding of Identity and Access Management technologies such as Active Directory, Azure Entra, Privileged Access Management and MFA tooling
Act as the highest‑level escalation point for complex security, networking, and systems issues
Collaborate closely with other Information Technology and Information Security teams to ensure aligned and secure designs
Lead security fault‑finding efforts using advanced diagnostic and penetration‑testing‑derived techniques
Assist with the coordination and facilitation of red‑team and penetration‑test engagements, ensuring technical readiness and remediation alignment
Experience supporting digital forensics, Security Operations Center, and incident analysis workflows
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, including ransomware, phishing, and insider threats targeting legal data
Ability to mentor and guide engineers, elevating team expertise across security domains
Strong communication skills to interface with leadership, vendors, and technical stakeholders
Demonstrated success managing complex projects involving multiple teams and vendors
Proven ability to translate technical risk into meaningful business impact
Assist with educating attorneys and staff on cybersecurity best practices, including secure communication, data handling, and remote work products
Detail-oriented, thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
Develop and maintain a comprehensive security architecture that maps to the firm’s legal operations, data flows, and risk profile
Assist with conducting regular risk assessments and threat modeling for legal systems, client data repositories, and third-party integrations
Assist with maintaining an inventory of critical assets, including case management systems, document repositories, and privileged communication channels
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT teams to define security requirements based on regulatory obligations (e.g., ABA, GDPR, HIPAA)
Design and maintain a secure enterprise architecture and layered security controls that protects client confidentiality, privileged communications, and sensitive legal data. This applies across endpoints, networks, cloud services, and mobile platforms
Develop and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with legal industry standards (e.g., ABA cybersecurity guidelines, ISO 27001, NIST ad CIS controls)
Architect secure and strategic solutions for cloud-based legal platforms, remote access, and mobile device usage by attorneys and staff
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA (for healthcare-related cases), and client-specific contractual obligations
Work with project teams to plan and implement security best practices in architecture and design
Collaborate with legal operations, IT, and compliance teams to integrate security into case management systems, eDiscovery platforms, and billing systems
Assist with vendor risk management, especially for third-party legal tech providers, cloud services, and external counsel platforms
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, including ransomware, phishing, and insider threats targeting legal data
Assist with educating attorneys and staff on cybersecurity best practices, including secure communication, data handling, and remote work protocols
Working with the SEC Ops Lead, deploy and manage monitoring tools to detect anomalous activity across legal systems, including unauthorized access to client files or privileged communications
Working with the SEC Ops Lead, integrate SIEM and threat intelligence platforms to identify potential threats targeting legal workflows or sensitive data
Working with the SEC Ops Lead, define and maintain detection rules and alerts specific to legal use cases (e.g., unusual access to case files, mass downloads)
Working with the SEC Ops Lead, assist with incident response and digital forensics efforts, ensuring chain-of-custody and evidence preservation when required
Working with the Director of IT Security & Risk and the Sr. Director of IT and Security, report on security posture and risk exposure to firm leadership, including General Counsel, CIO, and Managing Partners
Assisting with the development and maintenance of recovery plans for critical legal systems, ensuring minimal disruption to client services and casework
Assist with lead post-incident reviews and implement architectural improvements based on lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Hands-on technical knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention system
Strong understanding of data encryption standards, solutions and best practices
Detail-oriented, thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong understanding of Internet standards and protocols
Strong understanding of data privacy practices and laws
Understanding of micro-segmentation technology
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
At least eight years' experience in a technical information security position, preferably within a large global, multisite environment
Preferred
Scripting and debugging skills preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
High stakes. High volume. High impact.
1001-5000 employees
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