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Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.\nSummary\nThe 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.\nLocation\nThis position can sit in our Washington DC, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, or Northern Virginia office and offers a hybrid work schedule.\n Responsibilities\nMentoring and guiding Information Security Analysts.\nResponsible for evaluating the effectiveness of and improving various information security program functions at the Firm.\nReviewing Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems, which includes regularly reporting of metrics and summaries regarding ongoing investigations and ticket tracking,\nPerforming alert triage, which involves investigating and analyzing security incidents, identifying root causes, and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.\nEnsuring effective Endpoint Threat Detection, including EDR capabilities, traditional antivirus, asset management, and familiarity with baseline and configuration management tools.\nManaging Next Generation Firewalls and/or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).\nEngaging in Threat Hunting and utilizing Threat Intelligence.\nUtilizing malware sandbox technologies and interpreting the results.\nOverseeing Incident Response tools, processes, and capabilities.\nPossessing experience or a deep understanding of vulnerability and configuration management.\nConducting independent project work.\nProvides 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.\n Desired Skills\nCommunication Skills: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences. \nAnalytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail, essential for identifying and addressing security events. \nSIEM Proficiency: Skilled in identifying, triaging, and analyzing security events using Security Information and Event Management systems. \nIncident Response Knowledge: Deep understanding of incident response processes and methodologies. \nScripting Experience: Familiarity with scripting languages to automate security operations and enhance the incident response process. \nAttacker Methodology: Demonstrated understanding of the methodologies used by attackers, which supports proactive defense measures. \nIntrusion Detection: Solid grasp of intrusion detection systems, AI-based attack detection and prevention strategies, and SOC (Security Operations Center) operations. \nCloud Security: Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security considerations in a cloud environment. \nCore Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with core infrastructure components such as DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange. \nSecurity Tools Experience: Prior experience with security tools like Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks is desirable. \nProfessional 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.\nMinimum Education\nBachelor's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields\nPreferred Education\nMaster's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields\n Certifications\nProfessional-level industry certification (e.g. CISSP, GIAC, SANS, etc.) preferred\nMinimum Years of Experience\n7 years of experience working within Cybersecurity field\n Essential Job Expectations\nWhile 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:\nEffectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;\nProduce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;\nProvide timely, accurate, and quality work product;\nSuccessfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;\nFoster positive work relationships;\nComply with all firm policies and practices;\nEngage 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;\nAbility to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;\nPerform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.\nOur 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.\nPhysical Demands\nSedentary 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.\nWork Environment\nThe 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.\nDisclaimer\nThe purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. \nApplication Process\nApplicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. \nAccommodation\nReasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact . \nAgency applications will not be considered. \nNo immigration sponsorship is available for this position. \nThe firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $94,490 - $131,164 depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.\nThe compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/visioninsurance, and 401(k).\nApplicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.\n#LI-Hybrid\nDLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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