Information Security Engineer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
New York, United States
Full Time Temporary Contract Mid-level / Intermediate USD 80K - 115K
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
The world’s biggest international organisations rely on us to help them make the right decisions in a fast-changing world. We combine the knowledge, experience and energy of the whole firm to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, wherever...We’re looking for a skilled Information Security Engineer to join our dynamic team! This critical role will ensure the protection and continuity of our operations during disruptive events, such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or emergencies.
As an Information Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for safeguarding our infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, and building disaster recovery strategies that keep our systems and data secure. If you're passionate about IT security and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and test IT business continuity plans
Identify risks to operations and technology infrastructure
Lead disaster recovery simulations and tabletop exercises
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners during emergency situations
Support cloud security, incident response, and vulnerability management
What We’re Looking For:
Experience in system design, configuration analysis, and testing
Strong knowledge of technology infrastructure (servers, networks, databases)
Familiarity with ISO 22301, NIST, or ITIL frameworks
Expertise in disaster recovery tools like backup and recovery, replication, and high availability solutions
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
What We Offer:
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in the growing field of cybersecurity
A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives
Training and support on the latest security technologies and best practices
A chance to contribute to the protection and continuity of critical business operations
Join us and make a direct impact on the security and resilience of our business operations. We're committed to providing an environment where every team member has the resources and support to thrive.
If you’re excited about driving IT service excellence and working in a dynamic global environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that is transforming technology services for the future.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California or reporting to someone in those states, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $115,587.
EEO Statement
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Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Freshfields US LLP
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Tags: Cloud Incident response ISO 22301 ITIL NIST Vulnerability management
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