Senior Manager, Network Security

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York or Washington D.C., the Senior Manager, Network Security will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of network security strategies and operations across the organization. This role works in alignment with the Information Security team and the Infrastructure Operations team, and business stakeholders, and ensure that the organization’s network infrastructure remains resilient, secure, and compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

This role reports to the Chief Information Officer.

Responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the infrastructure and operational security strategy aligned with organization and Information Security team requirements.

Incident Response & Threat Management:

• Work with the InfoSec team to respond to network security incidents and assist with remediation efforts
• Ensure infrastructure network security controls are robust and effective.

Architecture & Implementation:

• Guide the secure design and implementation of network architectures, including segmentation, cloud connectivity, and remote access.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance operational network security.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with IT, business leaders, and external partners to align initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate risks and strategies to executive leadership.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and analyze operational network security trends, assess emerging threats, and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of principles of information security.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and delivering results.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT/network security, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure technologies, including but not limited to, servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $240-275k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Locations:

New York, Washington, D.C.

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.