The Information Security Senior Engineer is primarily responsible for designing implementing and managing the Firms data governance compliance and information protection policies by enabling and supporting Microsoft Purview. This individual will ensure technical capabilities are in place to ensure that sensitive Client and Firm data is appropriately classified labeled monitored and secured in alignment with regulatory requirements contractual obligations and Firm-specific policies. The Senior Engineer acts as a subject matter expert collaborating with cross-functional teams including our Applications Team Records Management Data and AI Team as well as Risk and Privacy to enable robust data protection lifecycle management and eDiscovery processes. This role will also participate in incident response activities involving data loss prevention insider risk and compliance alerts ensuring timely investigation containment and addition the Senior Engineer will contribute to the Firms overall Data Security and Compliance Strategy driving the adoption of best practices and advanced capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1Qualifications
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