Network/Security Engineer

Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a Network/Security Engineer in our Minneapolis, MN or Kansas City, MO location. This position will contribute to the planning, design, implementation, and support of the firm's security infrastructure systems and supports the integrity, availability and security of the firm's systems and data. The position is hybrid and will work two days a week in the office and three days from a home office.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, San Jose, Redwood Shores and Washington, D.C. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

* Understands and contributes to the firm's technology and security objectives across networking and server infrastructure,

* Key contributor to architectural design, direction, research, and evaluation of new technology and concepts.

* Research and recommend solutions in alignment with business needs.

* Manage project and operational priorities and tasks.

* Manages system backup and restore needs.

* Leads and contributes to the DR and BCP planning and execution.

* Lead operational management of critical security and infrastructure systems.

* Manage Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Azure using best practices for operations and security.

* Provide maintenance and support security and infrastructure platforms including configuration, troubleshooting, patching and upgrades.

* Acts as a high-level technical resource to resolve complex problems and is a resource for training and knowledge sharing across the team.

* Create and update documentation.

* Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross training across the team.

* Maintain technical knowledge on current and emerging security solutions.

* Manage system and software lifecycle across plan, implement, operate, and decommission.

* Interact with and manage vendors that provide systems and services for the firm.

* Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent experience, in computer science, information technology, or related field.

* 5+ years of experience including planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and support.

* Technical knowledge and experience in managing and maintaining: Windows Active Directory, MS Azure Entra ID, Windows Servers, Cloud services, Exchange, Storage, Backup solutions, VMware and vCenter and other virtualization platforms, PKI. Local area networking, Wide area networking. Firewalls, SD Wan, DNS

* Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

* Works collaboratively with others in the delivery and support of IT systems

* Knowledge of IT security frameworks and best practices.

* Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

* Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize tasks and projects.

* Analytical, with problem solving skills, ability to work in an environment of shared responsibility for technology solutions.

* Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively with both technical and end users, excellent client service skills.

Current anticipated salary range for applicants as required by applicable state laws is $100,000 - $ 150,000 depending on experience. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range. Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after February 13, 2025.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lathrop GPM LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment. Lathrop GPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Lathrop GPM without prior approval from an HR Manager will be considered unsolicited and the property of Lathrop GPM.

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