Information Security Engineer – Threat and Vulnerability Management

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for an Information Security Engineer – Threat & Vulnerability Management to work with our Technology& Innovation team in our Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, D.C. offices. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for owning the firm’s threat and vulnerability management program. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Conducts ongoing vulnerability assessments across servers, workstations, network devices, cloud infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments using the firm’s vulnerability scanning platform
• Prioritizes findings using a risk-based approach that considers exploitability, threat intelligence, asset criticality, and exposure, and presents clear remediation recommendations to system owners and the Director
• Maintains a current threat profile for the firm, tracking threat actors, campaigns, and tactics targeting law firms, professional services, and the firm’s clients and industries
• Monitors threat intelligence feeds, information sharing communities, and dark web sources for indicators of compromise, credential exposure, and mentions of the firm, its people, or its clients
• Translates threat intelligence into action, including prioritizing vulnerabilities under active exploitation, recommending new detections, and briefing the Director and peers on emerging threats
• Executes prompt injection and cross-client data isolation test cases as directed, and brings threat intelligence on emerging AI attack techniques into the testing program
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial salary for someone who is hired into this position is $121,800 - $137,700.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law.  This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

What is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
• Four years or more of relevant information security experience. A Master’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field may be considered in lieu of one year of experience
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management or threat and vulnerability assessment, including scanning, analysis, and risk-based prioritization of findings
• Experience with vulnerability scanning platforms such as Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of application, operating system, and network security fundamentals, including common monitoring tools
• Experience with incident response, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence in an operational environment, including analysis of threat actor tactics and indicators of compromise
• Thorough understanding of current security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Ability to effectively communicate information security issues, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical peers and management, including through well-written reports

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.