Foley & Lardner

Senior Security Engineer

Foley & Lardner$114K — $172K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science preferred.
  • 5+ years in a professional technical IT role.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in Information Security focused on Cloud Security or AI/Agentic AI.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Azure AZ-104 & AZ-500, CCSP, CCSK, or CPT/CEH preferred.
  • Certifications specializing in Cloud Security or AI Security strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with stakeholders to conduct security architecture risk reviews.
  • Design and implement advanced Cloud and AI Security solutions.
  • Support and evolve the Information Security technology roadmap.
  • Enhance security policies and controls to improve operational practices.
  • Create and maintain applicable Information Security standards for technologies.
  • Provide guidance to vendors on technology capabilities for security needs.
  • Manage infrastructure threat and vulnerability processes.
  • Oversee security system upgrades and enhancements to address gaps.
  • Develop metrics to measure information security controls and processes.
  • Respond to security issues and incidents, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Act as a senior contact for incident investigations and security events.
  • Lead technology selection processes for Information Security solutions.
  • Support audits and drive remediation of any non-conformance issues.
  • Collaborate on improvement initiatives across processes and tools.
  • Manage multiple projects effectively with formal planning techniques.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements and potential for remote work.
  • Continuing education and professional development support.
Full Job Description
Overview

Foley is currently seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join the Architecture team in our Information Security department. TheSenior Security Engineerisresponsible for engineering and implementing solutions to enhance the Firm27s security infrastructure. A core part of the role involves close collaboration with the broader Information Security team, internal IT, and business units to secure both new and existing solutions across the technology environment. The role focuses on existing and emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on cloud, AI and agentic AI security. A key responsibility will be helping to establish code review and security scanning processes for internally developed applications, including future use of static/dynamic analysis solutions to assess AI tools and software built by internal teams. Additional responsibilities include implementing and maintaining robust security controls for technology infrastructure and cloud platforms, while ensuring the secure integration, protection, and governance across a broad range of systems and solutions.

The role also serves as an escalation resource for the Information Security Operations team, providing advanced expertise and support. As part of a small team, this role provides security guidance across the technology environment, helping to mature the security control framework, develop tailored solutions, and strengthen overall security posture. This person will act as a security advocate, advising key stakeholders on technology risk management and balancing security with business needs through effective mitigation strategies, ensuring the safe adoption of cloud, AI, and related technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Work in active partnership with key stakeholders to perform security architecture risk reviews.
  • Develop and implement advanced-level Cloud and AI Security solutions.
  • Support and advance the overall Information Security technology roadmap.
  • Provide recommendations for advancing the Information Security program, security policies, and security control standards to enhance operational practices.
  • Create and maintain Information Security standards applicable to all technologies in the portfolio.
  • Provide requirements, guidance, and vision to the vendor community to cultivate the appropriate combination of technology and feature capabilities to meet current and future security requirements.
  • Execute on infrastructure threat and vulnerability management processes.
  • Ensure security systems are upgraded by monitoring security environment, identifying security gaps and evaluating and implementing enhancements.
  • Define, develop and maintain metrics and measurements for information security controls and processes.
  • Respond to security-related issues, problems, crises, and critical situations to support resolution and minimize downtime.
  • Acts as a senior-level point of contact for incident investigations and minor security events (e.g., unauthorized access, non-compliance with Firm policies, fraud, service disruptions, etc.) to determine malfunctions, breaches, and remediation steps.
  • Responsible for Information Security technology selection process to include requirements consolidation into RFI/RFP/RFQ, testing, POC, selection and deployment.
  • Support audits against internal and industry process, quality, and security standards; drive initiatives and remediation efforts to correct non-conformance.
  • Provide Information Security consulting on security related issues.
  • Collaborate with peers to identify and implement improvement initiatives across the Firm, processes and toolsets.
  • Manage multiple, parallel projects using formal project planning techniques.
  • Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed or directed. Some travel may be required.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferably in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years in a professional technical Information Technology role required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in Information Security with Cloud Security or AI/Agentic AI exposure required.
  • One or more of the following: CISSP, Microsoft Azure AZ-104 & AZ-500, CCSP, CCSK, CPT/CEH strongly preferred.
  • Certification(s) specializing in Cloud Security. or AI/Agentic AI Security strongly preferred.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.Milwaukee - $104,400 to $156,600Chicago, Dallas - $114,800 to $172,300

About Foley & Lardner

Foley & Lardner is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, and technology. The firm was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Foley & Lardner offers a range of legal services, including corporate law, intellectual property law, and litigation. The firm has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients around the world. Foley & Lardner is known for its expertise in healthcare law, and has been recognized as one of the top healthcare law firms in the United States.
Learn more about Foley & Lardner
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$836 million
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