Cybersecurity Engineer

Wiley Rein LLP is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to help protect firm systems and data in secure, government-regulated environments. In this onsite role in Washington, DC, you will design, implement, and maintain security solutions while supporting client and regulatory security requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC.

What you’ll do

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure and cloud-based SaaS environments
• Support cloud security posture management and drive continuous improvement of cloud security configurations
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, including MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, and privileged access management
• Support Microsoft Purview capabilities such as data classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection, retention, and insider risk controls
• Manage CrowdStrike Falcon modules, including EDR and Falcon Cloud Security, or related capabilities
• Design and implement security architectures and solutions, including configuration and upgrades to meet changing requirements
• Perform risk analysis and security assessments
• Ensure compliance with data protection, privacy, and security requirements defined by clients and applicable regulations (including GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC)
• Set up and maintain secure environments and configurations aligned to client requirements and industry standards
• Manage encryption, access controls, and endpoint security solutions; monitor and optimize security infrastructure for reliability and performance
• Document system configurations, processes, and changes
• Respond to after-hours security issues as needed and coordinate with IT and client teams to meet security objectives

Required qualifications

• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, coordinate work, and track progress
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Ability to build effective working relationships in and out of team environments; aligns with the organizational structure
• Collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC requirements
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies; flexibility to respond to changing needs
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity engineering and architecture, with strong troubleshooting and documentation abilities
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience
• High school diploma required (college degree preferred)
• Experience with secure government-regulated cloud platforms and environments (e.g., GCC High or similar)

Security tools and platforms

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Entra ID and Azure AD
• MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, and privileged access management
• Microsoft Purview, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and insider risk controls
• CrowdStrike Falcon: EDR and Falcon Cloud Security

Benefits and support

• Medical and prescription drug plan coverage
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays
• Access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms, with wellness programming
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidized backup child/elder care

Additional expectations

Retrieve, read, and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network, as expected by the department.

This description outlines the basic requirements of the position and is not intended to be a complete description of all duties that may be assigned.