Email Security Engineer

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm named by American Lawyer as the Best Law Firm of 2023 with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.  We are seeking a dedicated Email Security Engineer to join our IT Team.  The Email Security Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and implementation of IT security processes and procedures related to email systems. This individual must be well-versed in understanding the information technology landscape, including security, infrastructure, network, client, server, emerging technology standards, and trends.Key Responsibilities: 

• Apply expertise in information security and protection systems to eliminate or reduce unauthorized disclosure or destruction of data.
• Assist with the investigation of technology security incidents.
• Contribute to the overall security posture of the organization.
• Monitor and maintain the Security team’s ticketing systems, Microsoft alerts, security infrastructure consoles.
• Implement security IOC’s (Indicators of Compromise).
• Handle tickets, upgrade security software, and other security controls as necessary.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity.
• Or 5+ Years Experience in related field.
• Microsoft Certifications a plus.
• Proven experience in IT security, particularly with email systems.
• Strong understanding of common social engineering, phishing techniques and safeguards
• Ability to create policies and procedures; set up controls around passwords, email, and software updates.
• Experience in conducting tests to see how effective defenses truly are.

Skills:

• Email Exchange Administration  
• Email Filtering experience 
• Microsoft Exchange Security – Exchange Online Protection 
• Microsoft E5 Security Suite 
• Email Hygiene products, i.e.: Abnormal, Proofpoint. Mimecast 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Items: 

• The position may frequently require longer hours than the normal work week.
• Must be able to respond to security incidents and be on-call as needed.
• Be available for evening and weekend work if demands deem necessary; being available by cell phone or another mobile device is required.  

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, discount programs, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program. We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,300 lawyers and business professionals in 24 locations worldwide.  We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.  King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.