Baker & McKenzie

Security Architect for Network and Cloud

Baker & McKenzie$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience in enterprise cloud security solutions
  • Proficient with Microsoft cloud security tools, especially Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Cloud
  • Experience in Microsoft Purview for DLP policy enforcement via CASB
  • Deep experience in email security solutions with hybrid secure architecture
  • Hands-on experience deploying CASB and CNAPP solutions
  • Strong knowledge of IAM solutions, preferably Microsoft Entra ID
  • Strong application and network security risk assessment skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex concepts to non-technical audiences
  • In-depth understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud-native security architectures and solutions
  • Develop CASB strategies for protecting cloud services and applications
  • Create and maintain security policies and best practices for cloud environments
  • Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure
  • Document cloud network security solutions and configurations
  • Advise on email security architecture and processes in collaboration with Technology Infrastructure
  • Monitor email threat landscape and propose solutions to counteract identified threats

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead impactful security initiatives
  • Access to professional development and training programs
  • Dynamic work environment across multiple locations
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge security technologies
Full Job Description
Job Information

Posting Date

27-Jul-2026

Requisition ID

2467

States/Provinces/Cities

Belfast, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Manila, Miami, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Tampa, Washington

Location Type

Hybrid

Business Unit

Business Professionals

Function

Technology

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Security Architect for Network and Cloud will lead the design and development of the Firm's cloud network security solutions. The role-holder will oversee the operation and configuration of the Firm's cloud security toolsets. This will include the design and management of CNAPP (cloud-native application protection platform) and CASB (cloud access security broker) technologies.

Main responsibilities:

  • Design and implement cloud-native security architectures and solutions
  • Design and implement CASB strategies to protect the Firm's cloud services and applications
  • Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments
  • Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications
  • Create and maintain solution documentation for cloud network security
  • Serve in an advisory, consultative, and oversight capacity for the Firm's email security architecture, processes, and platforms, partnering with Technology Infrastructure to produce highly secure and resilient solutions that enable the business
  • Monitor the email threat landscape, maintain expertise on compensating security platforms and technologies, and deliver proposals and solutions that counter existing and anticipated threats


Skills and experience:

  • A Computer Science bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions
  • Extensive working experience with Microsoft cloud security tools, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Experience of Microsoft purview data classification & labelling for DLP policy enforcement via CASB
  • Extensive working experience in email security solutions with secure email architecture design in a hybrid environment
  • Experience in deploying enterprise CASB and CNAPP solutions
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting network security, including security groups, network ACLs and load balancers in cloud environments
  • Strong knowledge of IAM solutions with desired experience in Microsoft Entra ID
  • Strong application and network security risk assessment skills to identify gaps in security configuration and design
  • Expert-level problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral English communication skills, and ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical constituents
  • Strong Knowledge and understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards


Reports to: Director, Global Security Engineering

Travel requirements: Ad hoc travel will be required

Position Type: Center Services

Development framework: Specialist

About Baker & McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a multinational law firm founded in 1949. It is the largest international law firm in the world, with over 6,000 lawyers in 77 offices across 47 countries. The firm provides legal services in various areas, including corporate law, finance, intellectual property, litigation, and tax. Baker McKenzie has been recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world, and has received numerous awards for its work in various areas of law.
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