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The Principal Security Engineer is accountable for providing expertise and support in the areas of security engineering, incident response and risk management.\nThis role can be 100% remote.\nProvide subject matter expertise in information security as it relates to networks and systems\nManage the Firm’s security technology including but not limited to: anti-virus, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, content filtering, and insider threat systems\nReview security events from all monitoring environments not integrated with the firm SIEM, and those events escalated by the SOC, on a daily basis, and follow defined incident response processes in their analysis and reporting\nMonitor appropriate venues for threats to the security of the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati environment. Provide notification to all impacted parties related to the actions needed to mitigate threats and manage the threat lifecycle in totality\nManage and lead evaluations of the firm’s environment by external 3rd parties. Produce recommendations that integrate any findings with the business needs of the firm\nMaintain knowledge of the information security needs of firm clients and implement measures to satisfy those requirements in the most efficient manner\nKeep abreast of emerging security technologies and discipline developments. Make appropriate recommendations that meet the firms needs\nDesign and build operational environments that scale to meet the needs of our security products and assure appropriate reliability\nSupport general troubleshooting related to information security tasks and provide support to end users as needed\nProvide other teams with security consulting services, including responding to requests for additional information and assisting with specific projects\nPerform related duties as assigned by supervisor\nMaintain compliance with all company policies and procedures\nEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree required \n5+ of experience in Information Security\nOne or more of the following certifications preferred: GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CIPP \nFocus on knowledge of direct support for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g. configuration of feeds, developing alarm/report concepts), Red Teaming concepts and execution, and Linux skills including command line and operational/administrative usage\nExtensive knowledge of traditional security controls and technologies, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), public key infrastructure (PKI), identity and access management (IDAM) systems, antivirus and firewalls, in addition to newer offerings such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration, deception technologies and application controls\nExperience with windows desktop, server, and database security\nAbility to identify security technology risks and perform incident response\nExtensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking including wireless, network monitoring/design and routing\nExtensive understanding of the cyber kill-chain\nExperience in cloud computing technologies, including software-, infrastructure and platform-as-a-service, as well as public, private, and hybrid environments\nExperience working in a law firm or professional services firm environment desired\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and communicate clearly and effectively with people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds\nThe primary location for this job posting is in Los Angeles, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:Los Angeles, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 - $198,950 per year.\nNew York, Palo Alto, San Francisco: $163,200 - $220,800 per year.The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.\nBenefits information can be found here. 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