Cloud Security Administrator

Summary

Ballard Spahr is a national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. The Cloud Security Administrator supports day-to-day operations for securing the firm’s cloud presence, including maintaining security controls, auditing cloud systems, participating in incident response, and assisting with client security audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper employment of security solutions including, but not limited to, Cloud Security Posture Management, SIEM, and other cloud security settings working with appropriate Information Services functions as required
• Help teams securely deploy resources in our cloud environment
• Administer cloud-based privilege access and conduct regular access reviews
• Implement and monitor cloud-based security baselines and controls
• Monitor Security Posture of firm cloud-based resources
• Proactively review security events via the firm’s SIEM solution and security dashboards
• Monitor resources to identify and respond to vulnerabilities and anomalous activity
• Work with DevOps to monitor/maintain/improve the security posture of their code and pipelines
• Participate in incident response as part of the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
• Assist with audits and questionnaires
• Be part of a call tree to handle incidents that may arise after hours

Skills

• * **Growth Mindset:** Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving
• * **Communication:** Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• * **Detail-Oriented:** Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• * Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related field
• * 3-5 years of relevant experience (CISSP helpful)
• * Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft cloud technologies (i.e. Azure, o365, etc.)
• * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting & interpersonal skills
• * Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * **Growth Mindset:** Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving
• * **Communication:** Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• * **Detail-Oriented:** Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• * Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related field
• * 3-5 years of relevant experience (CISSP helpful)
• * Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft cloud technologies (i.e. Azure, o365, etc.)
• * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting & interpersonal skills
• * Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• This is a remote position, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.
• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
• Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
• For eligible employees Ballard Spahr offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays and an employee assistance program.