Security Architect

UnitedLex is seeking an experienced Security Architect who will develop architectural designs and lead the implementation of security infrastructure in an on-prem, Azure environment. The Security Architect works in collaboration with the global Information Security team to put in place the technical controls required to meet our security policies.  Enterprise, Solution, and Network Architects with a deep understanding of security are also encouraged to apply. 

This is a remote position, and we welcome applicants from throughout the United States. Periodic travel to US UnitedLex offices may be required.  See "About Us" for more information about our corporate philosophy, perks, and benefits! 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Information Security and IT Leadership on security roadmap and strategic initiatives
• Design, engineer, and implement security solutions that align to a defense-in-depth strategy while also meeting business requirements and processes.
• Periodic review of existing security solutions to identify opportunities for improvement that can increase the security capabilities and provide additional protection or value to the enterprise.
• Assist in the design of security elements for on-prem compute, storage, and network infrastructure services.
• Assist in the design of security elements for cloud infrastructure and platform services.
• Collaborate with Information Security department in designing the technical security controls that can enforce our security policies.
• Support project managers during project planning and execution phases and create documentation for turn-over to operations teams.
• Provide regular status updates on project tasks and other non-project task assignments.
• Support Security Operations team in investigating any major security incidents.
• Provide L4 technical support for escalated major incidents and security incidents as needed to restore production services.
• Stay current on emerging threats, security trends, and risk mitigation strategies and provide recommendations to Security Operations team as necessary.
• Create Technical Design and other required documentation as required.
• Assist in training the Security Operations team members on using any new security solutions as needed relative to their role.
• Collaborate with multi-cultural teams across different time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years working in an enterprise IT environment
• 3+ years experience architecting and designing security solutions in on-prem enterprise environments that provide the technical controls required to meet security policy requirements.
• Experience with securing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and platform services.  Candidates experienced exclusively in AWS will not be considered. 
• Experience with log analytics solutions such as Splunk or Azure Log Analytics.
• Experience with securing enterprise and globally distributed networks including firewalls, IDS, IPS, DDoS protections, encryption tools/protocols, privilege access management systems, etc.
• Experience with vulnerability management systems such as Rapid 7, Nessus, etc. 
• Experience with data in-transit and data-at-rest encryption solutions and key management solutions.
• Knowledge of advanced endpoint protection solutions for zero-day defense against threats.
• Strong consultative and problem-solving skills at a cross-functional level.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current security certifications highly desired.
• Up to 10% travel may be required, onsite project dependent

This position requires lawful access to information which is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, candidates are limited to “U.S. Persons,” which term is defined by 22 CFR 120.15 as U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (i.e. Green Card Holders), Political Asylees, and Refugees. UnitedLex will require proof of status prior to employment.

About Us

UnitedLex is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity.

Join Our Team!

True to our founding goals, we overwhelmingly hire with a “Remote First” philosophy, maintaining the infrastructure to foster the success of remote employees no matter their location.

UnitedLex believes in a healthy work-life balance and is committed to creating a flexible, results-based environment. In addition to our core benefits (medical, dental, and vision), we offer generous time off policies, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options including company match, paid parental leave, company-paid short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, as well as an EAP plan that covers employees and household members. Our suite of employee-friendly benefits is evolving annually to meet the needs of our flexible workforce.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role reflects the range of factors that inform case-by-case compensation decisions including education, experience, training, licensure, certification, and geography as well as the business and organizational needs specific to the role. Compensation ranges may be broad, reflecting flexibility within the budget and title to consider candidates of varied experience. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this role is $100,000 to $150,000. Select roles are additionally eligible for Incentive Compensation in the form of our Annual Performance Bonus Program.

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