Hybrid Senior Information Security Analyst

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Senior Information Security Analyst at DLA Piper identifying and managing threats while mentoring security analysts. Ensuring robust security posture through collaboration with IT and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, investigate, and address both internal and external threats.
  • Collaborate with the IT department to maintain security controls, including tuning detection systems and updating control policies.
  • Manage relationships with security operations vendors.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of security analysts.
  • Drive initiatives for advanced threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Evaluate and improve various information security program functions at the Firm.
  • Review Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including regular reporting of metrics and ongoing investigations.
  • Investigate security incidents and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure effective Endpoint Threat Detection and manage Next Generation Firewalls and/or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields.
  • Master’s Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields preferred.
  • Professional-level industry certification (e.g. CISSP, GIAC, SANS, etc.) preferred.
  • 7 years’ working within Cybersecurity field.
  • Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical abilities with keen attention to detail, essential for identifying and addressing security events.
  • Skilled in identifying, triaging, and analyzing security events using Security Information and Event Management systems.
  • Deep understanding of incident response processes and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages to automate security operations and enhance the incident response process.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the methodologies used by attackers, which supports proactive defense measures.
  • Solid grasp of intrusion detection systems, AI-based attack detection and prevention strategies, and SOC (Security Operations Center) operations.
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security considerations in a cloud environment.
  • Familiarity with core infrastructure components such as DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
  • Prior experience with security tools like Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks is desirable.
  • Experience in professional services sectors such as legal, finance, or consulting is preferred.

Benefits

  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)

Job title

Senior Information Security Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$92,637 - $134,438 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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