Cooley LLP
Washington, Washington DC
Technology Cyber Security ArchitectCooley is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join the technology team.Position summary: Cooley Technology embraces a culture of customer service excellence, and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Cyber Security Architect will work to maintain and monitor the security practices and systems implemented by the firm.The Cyber Security Architect will proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats to protect our organization's assets with a focus on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) security. Working collaboratively with Technology and Innovation teams, the position will design advanced security architecture and threat detection techniques. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities: Design and maintain enterprise security architecture across on-premises, hybrid, and AI-enabled environments Define security standards, patterns, and reference architectures aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Conduct security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, AI/ML platforms, and major technology changes Partner with engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and data teams to embed security, privacy, and governance into system design and delivery Design security controls for AI and ML systems, including data pipelines, model training environments, inference platforms, and AI integrations Identify and mitigate risks related to AI systems, such as data leakage, model poisoning, prompt injection, and adversarial attacks Evaluate and recommend security tools, platforms, and AI-enabled security technologies Ensure architectures comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, emerging AI regulations) Establish guardrails for responsible and secure use of generative AI and large language models, including access controls, monitoring, logging, and auditability Support incident response, forensic investigations, and post-incident architecture improvements Provide guidance and mentorship to security engineers and other technical stakeholders Communicate architectural decisions and security risks clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership Required to participate in a 7x24 on-call rotation All other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 3+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., cybersecurity, infrastructure, or systems architecture). Senior level candidates considered with 5+ years direct applicable experience. Strong knowledge of network security, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and endpoint security Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical designs Extensive knowledge and experience with the configuration of security controls and secure migration of enterprise applications Experience with implementing security tools and architecture such as: Access Controls Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Secure SDLC and Software Security Firewalls Anti-malware and anomaly detection controls Data encryption in transit and at rest Network security Monitoring Experience with a formal requirements definitionPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (NIST CSF, Mitre ATT&CK, Zero Trust, OWASP, emerging AI regulations) Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.) Experience with incident response procedures Working knowledge of securing AI-enabled applications and services, including data access controls, model integration, and API security Experience applying existing security frameworks and controls to emerging technologies, including AI and automation platforms Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms Demonstrated experience leading and developing others by providing technical guidance and leadership to project teams Solid knowledge and understanding of security regulations and best practices such as the ISO 27000 family of standards Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC) Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into architectural deliverables and technical specifications Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to business clients and less experienced technologists CISSP, CISM or equivalent Experience with CI/CD pipelines Cloud Architecture and/or Cloud Security Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) Cloud Security Alliance (CCSP, CCSK) (ISC)2 Additional security certificationsCompetencies: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, customer service, project management and communication skills Goal-oriented Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation Strong organizational skills Ability to interact well with all levels of staff and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives Flexible and patient with process development/execution and adherence to instruct project management practices Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment Entrepreneurial by nature Excellent attention to detail Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities often under tight timelines Ability to drive projects to completion and achieve goals Strong judgment Team-player with collaborative spirit Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data High level of professionalism at all times Proactive, analytical mindset Effective presentation skillsCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $120,000 - $175,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Technology Cyber Security ArchitectCooley is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join the technology team.Position summary: Cooley Technology embraces a culture of customer service excellence, and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Cyber Security Architect will work to maintain and monitor the security practices and systems implemented by the firm.The Cyber Security Architect will proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats to protect our organization's assets with a focus on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) security. Working collaboratively with Technology and Innovation teams, the position will design advanced security architecture and threat detection techniques. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities: Design and maintain enterprise security architecture across on-premises, hybrid, and AI-enabled environments Define security standards, patterns, and reference architectures aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Conduct security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, AI/ML platforms, and major technology changes Partner with engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and data teams to embed security, privacy, and governance into system design and delivery Design security controls for AI and ML systems, including data pipelines, model training environments, inference platforms, and AI integrations Identify and mitigate risks related to AI systems, such as data leakage, model poisoning, prompt injection, and adversarial attacks Evaluate and recommend security tools, platforms, and AI-enabled security technologies Ensure architectures comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, emerging AI regulations) Establish guardrails for responsible and secure use of generative AI and large language models, including access controls, monitoring, logging, and auditability Support incident response, forensic investigations, and post-incident architecture improvements Provide guidance and mentorship to security engineers and other technical stakeholders Communicate architectural decisions and security risks clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership Required to participate in a 7x24 on-call rotation All other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 3+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., cybersecurity, infrastructure, or systems architecture). Senior level candidates considered with 5+ years direct applicable experience. Strong knowledge of network security, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and endpoint security Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical designs Extensive knowledge and experience with the configuration of security controls and secure migration of enterprise applications Experience with implementing security tools and architecture such as: Access Controls Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Secure SDLC and Software Security Firewalls Anti-malware and anomaly detection controls Data encryption in transit and at rest Network security Monitoring Experience with a formal requirements definitionPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (NIST CSF, Mitre ATT&CK, Zero Trust, OWASP, emerging AI regulations) Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.) Experience with incident response procedures Working knowledge of securing AI-enabled applications and services, including data access controls, model integration, and API security Experience applying existing security frameworks and controls to emerging technologies, including AI and automation platforms Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms Demonstrated experience leading and developing others by providing technical guidance and leadership to project teams Solid knowledge and understanding of security regulations and best practices such as the ISO 27000 family of standards Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC) Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into architectural deliverables and technical specifications Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to business clients and less experienced technologists CISSP, CISM or equivalent Experience with CI/CD pipelines Cloud Architecture and/or Cloud Security Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) Cloud Security Alliance (CCSP, CCSK) (ISC)2 Additional security certificationsCompetencies: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, customer service, project management and communication skills Goal-oriented Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation Strong organizational skills Ability to interact well with all levels of staff and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives Flexible and patient with process development/execution and adherence to instruct project management practices Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment Entrepreneurial by nature Excellent attention to detail Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities often under tight timelines Ability to drive projects to completion and achieve goals Strong judgment Team-player with collaborative spirit Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data High level of professionalism at all times Proactive, analytical mindset Effective presentation skillsCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $120,000 - $175,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Cooley LLP
San Diego, California
Senior Technology Development Operations ManagerCooley is seeking a Senior DevOps Manager to join the Infrastructure & Development Operations team.Position summary: The Senior Technology Development Operations (DevOps)Manageris responsible for leading the team thatdesigns, architects,deploys, tests,maintains,and documents the DevOps technology stack. This stack is responsible for facilitating a secure, CI/CD-enabled, and highly availableSaaS-baseddelivery and hosting environment for Cooley's custom applications. The Senior DevOps Manager will build and deploy green-field solutions where needed, and otherwise willprimarilywork to improve theefficiency,security,and availability/reliability of the enterprise DevOps and related infrastructure. This role will workin an integrated fashion with the development teams to build in-depth knowledge of the products and code, attending daily stand-ups as needed. In addition to being technically advanced, this position will use a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to work as a team towards complex and layered objectives. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities: Provide experienced leadership in developing solutions for highly scalable, highly available, hybrid cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) infrastructure patterns and platform integrations across physical colocations and hyperscalers (AWS and Azure) Manage, build, configure, administer, operate, and maintain all components that comprise our DevOps environment Leverage industry standard Frameworks and Blueprints as a foundation to create best-in-class Terraform IaC module libraries Lead the evolution of our DevOps and DevSecOps practice maturity Act as a key member of the infrastructure architecture team to identify optimization opportunities throughout the infrastructure Define, document, and enforce configuration standards and governance through IaC Develop, test, deploy, and optimize DevOps IaC code deployment pipelines and practices Provision automation using CI/CD (DevOps Pipelines) and IaC (Terraform) tooling Serve as a technical escalation point Work with our development and data teams to integrate products into a DevOps-managed environment Develop and maintain scripts to automate tool/service deployments to our Hybrid Cloud environment through DevOps Pipelines and Releases Participate in software releases and deployments Contribute to the design, update, refinement, and documentation of operational processes Provide technical mentorship and educate team members as a subject matter expert on IaC, containerization, and CI/CD Brainstorm new ideas and ways to improve product delivery and efficiency Consult peer teams for feedback during the design, testing, and implementation stages Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities In collaboration with immediate supervisor and HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events All other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles Proficiency in AWS or Azure architecture, configuration, and security Skilled in CI/CD pipeline design using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions Strong Terraform expertise, including advanced workflows and tools like Terragrunt Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD) Familiarity with microservices deployment and release automation Hands-on with .NET Core containers on Linux and scripting in Linux/Windows Knowledge of open-source and NoSQL databases (e.g., MS SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) Experience with APM tools (Datadog, New Relic, etc.) and IaC security tools (Snyk, tfsec)Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or associated discipline Experience working with advanced ETL data workflows including technologies such as AWS EMR, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, or Apache Hive/Spark/Airflow Supervisory experience Experience with IaC deployment of AKS/EKS/GKE architecture is highly desired Experience with enterprise Data Lake environments using technologies such as DataBricks or SnowflakeCompetencies: Expert analytical/quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills, with experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills and ability to work either independently or in a team environment to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors with ability to build effective relationships through trust and diplomacyCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.EOE.The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $180,000 - $255,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Senior Technology Development Operations ManagerCooley is seeking a Senior DevOps Manager to join the Infrastructure & Development Operations team.Position summary: The Senior Technology Development Operations (DevOps)Manageris responsible for leading the team thatdesigns, architects,deploys, tests,maintains,and documents the DevOps technology stack. This stack is responsible for facilitating a secure, CI/CD-enabled, and highly availableSaaS-baseddelivery and hosting environment for Cooley's custom applications. The Senior DevOps Manager will build and deploy green-field solutions where needed, and otherwise willprimarilywork to improve theefficiency,security,and availability/reliability of the enterprise DevOps and related infrastructure. This role will workin an integrated fashion with the development teams to build in-depth knowledge of the products and code, attending daily stand-ups as needed. In addition to being technically advanced, this position will use a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to work as a team towards complex and layered objectives. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities: Provide experienced leadership in developing solutions for highly scalable, highly available, hybrid cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) infrastructure patterns and platform integrations across physical colocations and hyperscalers (AWS and Azure) Manage, build, configure, administer, operate, and maintain all components that comprise our DevOps environment Leverage industry standard Frameworks and Blueprints as a foundation to create best-in-class Terraform IaC module libraries Lead the evolution of our DevOps and DevSecOps practice maturity Act as a key member of the infrastructure architecture team to identify optimization opportunities throughout the infrastructure Define, document, and enforce configuration standards and governance through IaC Develop, test, deploy, and optimize DevOps IaC code deployment pipelines and practices Provision automation using CI/CD (DevOps Pipelines) and IaC (Terraform) tooling Serve as a technical escalation point Work with our development and data teams to integrate products into a DevOps-managed environment Develop and maintain scripts to automate tool/service deployments to our Hybrid Cloud environment through DevOps Pipelines and Releases Participate in software releases and deployments Contribute to the design, update, refinement, and documentation of operational processes Provide technical mentorship and educate team members as a subject matter expert on IaC, containerization, and CI/CD Brainstorm new ideas and ways to improve product delivery and efficiency Consult peer teams for feedback during the design, testing, and implementation stages Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities In collaboration with immediate supervisor and HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events All other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles Proficiency in AWS or Azure architecture, configuration, and security Skilled in CI/CD pipeline design using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions Strong Terraform expertise, including advanced workflows and tools like Terragrunt Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD) Familiarity with microservices deployment and release automation Hands-on with .NET Core containers on Linux and scripting in Linux/Windows Knowledge of open-source and NoSQL databases (e.g., MS SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) Experience with APM tools (Datadog, New Relic, etc.) and IaC security tools (Snyk, tfsec)Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or associated discipline Experience working with advanced ETL data workflows including technologies such as AWS EMR, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, or Apache Hive/Spark/Airflow Supervisory experience Experience with IaC deployment of AKS/EKS/GKE architecture is highly desired Experience with enterprise Data Lake environments using technologies such as DataBricks or SnowflakeCompetencies: Expert analytical/quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills, with experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills and ability to work either independently or in a team environment to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors with ability to build effective relationships through trust and diplomacyCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.EOE.The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $180,000 - $255,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.