Senior Application Engineer

Senior Application Engineer

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 any of our U.S. offices, the Senior Application Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of key enterprise applications within the Legal CMS & Productivity Applications portfolio, ensuring reliability, performance, security, and continuous improvement. This role involves administration of client/server platforms, architecture and design, integration development, automation, vendor and project management, and collaboration with business and technical stakeholders across the firm.

Primary applications and platforms include:

• iManage Document Management & Integrated Solutions: iManage Work 10, Preview Servers, RAVN, iManage Mobility, Threat Manager, Co-Authoring, Closing Folders, SPM, Litera CAM, GDSI
• Intapp Wallbuilder:
  Intapp Integrate, Boomi
• Records Management:
  Micro Focus Content Manager, IDOL OEM, iCompli, Future In Tech (FiT)
• Core Platforms:
  Windows Server 2016–2022, Apache, Linux, Windows OS, macOS, AVD

Responsibilities include:

Application Management

• Administer, configure, and optimize assigned applications to ensure stability, performance, and user adoption.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Lead application lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patching, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

Design & Implementation

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions.
• Architect systems, integrations, and workflows that align with firm standards and best practices.
• Lead or support application deployments, automation initiatives, and new technology implementations.
• Perform comprehensive testing and quality assurance to ensure successful rollouts.

Risk & Security

• Ensure all applications meet security standards, data protection requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation activities.
• Maintain documentation related to compliance, incident response, and security controls.

Vendor & Project Management

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to software vendors, tracking issues and recommending enhancements.
• Evaluate new software products and technologies in collaboration with vendor partners.
• Review vendor performance, SLAs, and contract terms to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across internal teams and external partners.

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including system configurations, SOPs, workflows, and user guides.
• Develop and deliver training for end users, technical teams, and business partners.
• Ensure documentation remains current following changes, upgrades, and new feature releases.

Application-Specific Responsibilities

• Administer daily operational tasks, including security access management and monitoring data synchronization, workspace creation, and data import/export through Litera CAM.
• Work within Intapp Walls and iManage SQL database schemas and security models to run queries, update records, and troubleshoot stored procedures.
• Build and maintain integrations, data flows, business rules, and security policies using Intapp Integrate and/or Boomi.
• Implement and support integrations across Document Management Systems (DMS) and Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Identify automation opportunities and streamline processes using REST APIs and related tooling.
• Ensure compliance of Walls rules with firm policies, Information Governance, and Office of General Counsel requirements.
• Maintain consistent security controls across iManage On-Prem, iManage Cloud, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Records systems.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure ethical wall implementations satisfy regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Qualifications:

• Exceptional…