Security Engineer

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP is seeking a Security Engineer to support and strengthen the firm’s Information Technology security operations. This hybrid role in New York, NY focuses on maintaining security controls, aiding incident response, and helping teams adopt secure practices across the organization.

Reporting into the firm’s security operations, you will help establish and enforce security policies while operating and improving the tools that protect the enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls across the firm’s Information Technology environment.
• Implement, administer, and maintain security infrastructure and tools, including endpoint protection, detection and response platforms, vulnerability management solutions, and related security controls.
• Investigate security alerts, determine root cause, and coordinate timely remediation with appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor security risk trends and recommend updates to policies, practices, and tools to address evolving threats.
• Coordinate additional protective measures, including targeted system scans and follow-up remediation as needed.
• Partner with IT and business teams to provide practical security guidance and support secure technology use.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including employee orientation, training, and ongoing guidance.
• Maintain critical access information and related security records in accordance with firm procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Information Technology security experience in a Microsoft Windows and enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, including endpoint monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and response.
• Experience implementing, administering, or monitoring Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions.
• Working knowledge of security monitoring, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response best practices.
• Minimum of 2 years of network security experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Reliability and flexibility to work in a hybrid remote and in-office environment as business needs require.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Security technologies, including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Purview preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• CISSP, GIAC, Microsoft Security, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

Technology Stack

• Microsoft Windows
• CrowdStrike Falcon
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Office

Compensation and Location

• Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
• Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 per year
• Experience: Minimum 5 years

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position