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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Security Engineer - **Company:** Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,050.0 - $198,950.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Database Security, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Monitoring, Routing, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management, Windows Desktop, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Web Filtering, Build Management, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/267d2ab9-ed10-41cd-8dcc-a92e3b8ac296 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree required * 5+ of experience in Information Security * One or more of the following certifications preferred: GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CIPP * Focus on knowledge of direct support for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g. configuration of feeds, developing alarm/report concepts), Red Teaming concepts and execution, and Linux skills including command line and operational/administrative usage * Extensive knowledge of traditional security controls and technologies, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), public key infrastructure (PKI), identity and access management (IDAM) systems, antivirus and firewalls, in addition to newer offerings such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration, deception technologies and application controls * Experience with windows desktop, server, and database security * Ability to identify security technology risks and perform incident response * Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking including wireless, network monitoring/design and routing * Extensive understanding of the cyber kill-chain * Experience in cloud computing technologies, including software-, infrastructure and platform-as-a-service, as well as public, private, and hybrid environments * Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm environment desired * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and communicate clearly and effectively with people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds The primary location for this job posting is in Los Angeles, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows ## Description The Principal Security Engineer, under the direction of the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, is responsible for managing the Firm's information security systems and processes, assuring enforcement of security policies, managing the information security threat lifecycle, analyzing and responding to security events escalated by the Security Operations Center (SOC) and coordinating actions to limit risks identified through our automated systems. The Senior Security Engineer is accountable for providing expertise and support in the areas of security engineering, incident response and risk management. This role can be 100% remote. * Provide subject matter expertise in information security as it relates to networks and systems * Manage the Firm's security technology including but not limited to: anti-virus, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, content filtering, and insider threat systems * Review security events from all monitoring environments not integrated with the firm SIEM, and those events escalated by the SOC, on a daily basis, and follow defined incident response processes in their analysis and reporting * Monitor appropriate venues for threats to the security of the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati environment. Provide notification to all impacted parties related to the actions needed to mitigate threats and manage the threat lifecycle in totality * Manage and lead evaluations of the firm's environment by external 3rd parties. Produce recommendations that integrate any findings with the business needs of the firm * Maintain knowledge of the information security needs of firm clients and implement measures to satisfy those requirements in the most efficient manner * Keep abreast of emerging security technologies and discipline developments. Make appropriate recommendations that meet the firms needs * Design and build operational environments that scale to meet the needs of our security products and assure appropriate reliability * Support general troubleshooting related to information security tasks and provide support to end users as needed * Provide other teams with security consulting services, including responding to requests for additional information and assisting with specific projects * Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor * Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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