Senior Information Security Analyst

Senior Information Security Analyst

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The Senior Information Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, investigating, and addressing both internal and external threats. This position requires a deep understanding of various threats, attacks, and malware to develop effective detection and protection measures for the enterprise. The position will collaborate with the IT department to maintain security controls, which includes tuning detection systems, updating control policies, and automating processes. Additionally, this role involves directly managing relationships with our security operations vendors and providing technical leadership and mentorship to a team of security analysts. This position plays a critical role in driving initiatives for advanced threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, which are vital for maintaining a proactive and robust security posture. The ideal candidate will combine extensive technical expertise in Security Operations (SecOps) with proven leadership skills, enabling them to enhance our security strategy and effectively respond to the evolving threat landscape.

This position can sit in our Washington DC, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, or Northern Virginia office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and guiding Information Security Analysts.
• Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of and improving various information security program functions at the Firm.
• Reviewing Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems, which includes regularly reporting of metrics and summaries regarding ongoing investigations and ticket tracking,
• Performing alert triage, which involves investigating and analyzing security incidents, identifying root causes, and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring effective Endpoint Threat Detection, including EDR capabilities, traditional antivirus, asset management, and familiarity with baseline and configuration management tools.
• Managing Next Generation Firewalls and/or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
• Engaging in Threat Hunting and utilizing Threat Intelligence.
• Utilizing malware sandbox technologies and interpreting the results.
• Overseeing Incident Response tools, processes, and capabilities.
• Possessing experience or a deep understanding of vulnerability and configuration management.
• Conducting independent project work.
• Provides leadership to and manages a team of business professionals to include coaching, mentoring and professional development. Responsible for providing performance feedback on a regular basis.

Desired Skills

• Communication Skills: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail, essential for identifying and addressing security events.
• SIEM Proficiency: Skilled in identifying, triaging, and analyzing security events using Security Information and Event Management systems.
• Incident Response Knowledge: Deep understanding of incident response processes and methodologies.
• Scripting Experience: Familiarity with scripting languages to automate security operations and enhance the incident response process.
• Attacker Methodology: Demonstrated understanding of the methodologies used by attackers, which supports proactive defense measures.
• Intrusion Detection: Solid grasp of intrusion detection systems, AI-based attack detection and prevention strategies, and SOC (Security Operations Center) operations.
• Cloud Security: Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security considerations in a cloud environment.
• Core Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with core infrastructure components such as DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
• Security Tools Experience: Prior experience with security tools like Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks is desirable.
• Professional Services Background: Experience in professional services sectors such as legal, finance, or consulting is preferred. These competencies are critical for effectively managing security operations and responding to incidents in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields

Certifications

• Professional-level industry certification (e.g. CISSP, GIAC, SANS, etc.) preferred

Minimum Years of Experience

• 7 years of experience working within Cybersecurity field

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future.