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IT Security Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Iselin, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 125000 - 135000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
13 November 2026 (3 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 February 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The IT Security Engineer serves as the firms primary technical defender and security subject matter a mid-sized firm of 200 people this is a hands-on high-impact role. You will balance daily technical security operations with strategic engineering tasks. You will safeguard highly confidential client data maintain strict ethical walls and ensure the firm meets rigorous Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs) and regulatory audits.
Core Responsibilities:
- Security Operations & Engineering: Design deploy and manage the firms security stack including firewalls Email Security gateways and SIEM/log management platforms.
- Interface with Security Vendors: Work with vendors to properly configure and deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) and network IDS/IPS sensors.
- Identity & Mobile Security: Administer identity governance (MFA SSO Conditional Access) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies to protect attorneys accessing client data remotely.
- Ethical Walls & Data Isolation: Implement and audit security barriers within Document Management Systems (DMS) to prevent internal conflicts of interest and unauthorized file access.
- Incident Response & Monitoring: Monitor automated alerts investigate vulnerabilities and potential compromises and act as a technical lead during security incident response or containment activities.
- Vulnerability & Patch Management: Conduct regular internal vulnerability scans and mitigate system weaknesses across endpoints and servers.
- Client Audits & Compliance: Partner with IT leadership to answer security questionnaires from corporate clients demonstrating alignment with relevant standards (CIS NIST etc.).
- Vendor & Third-Party Risk: Evaluate the security posture of third-party software and vendors specifically those supporting eDiscovery litigation support and accounting.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: 35 years of dedicated information security engineering experience. Prior experience in a professional services environment (law firm accounting finance) is highly preferred.
Technical Stack Mastery:
- Advanced experience with Microsoft 365 Security Suite (Defender Intune Entra ID Purview).
- Hands-on proficiency with modern enterprise security platforms (e.g. CrowdStrike SentinelOne Cisco).
- Strong working knowledge of secure file transfer protocols data encryption standards and remote access protocols (VPN ZTNA).
- Legal Tech Integration (Preferred): Familiarity securing legal technologies such as Document Management Systems (iManage NetDocuments) or eDiscovery tools (Relativity).
- Autonomy & Impact: Proven ability to work independently manage multiple security tools simultaneously and pivot quickly between daily operations and project engineering.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional discretion regarding confidential data and the ability to explain technical risks simply to attorneys partners and clients.
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- CompTIA Security (Sec) or Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure/M365 Security Engineer Associate
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
Work Environment & Benefits: This is a full-time five-day-per-week onsite position based at Greenbaum Laws Iselin NJ office. The role requires a consistent in-office presence and daily collaboration with attorneys IT leadership and administrative staff. Remote or hybrid work is not part of the regular work arrangement. Greenbaum Law offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief summary of relevant experience to with ISENJ in the subject line. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a standard background screening.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis is a recognized leader among New Jersey law firms, with deep roots in the state and a far-reaching knowledge of New Jersey legal issues.
