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About the Role

The Senior Information Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, investigating, and addressing 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.

Responsibilities

Mentoring and guiding Information Security Analysts.
Evaluating the effectiveness of and improving various information security program functions.
Reviewing Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including reporting on investigations and ticket tracking.
Performing alert triage, investigating and analyzing security incidents, identifying root causes, and developing mitigation strategies.
Ensuring effective Endpoint Threat Detection, including EDR capabilities, 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.
Providing leadership to and managing a team of business professionals, including coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
Providing performance feedback on a regular basis.

Requirements

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 working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and 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.

Skills

Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
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.
Solid grasp of intrusion detection systems, AI-based attack detection and prevention strategies, and SOC 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.

Location

Washington DC
Atlanta
Austin
Baltimore
Chicago
Northern Virginia

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

7 years of experience working within Cybersecurity field

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields
Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields
Professional-level industry certification (e.g. CISSP, GIAC, SANS, etc.) preferred

Salary/Compensations

$94,490 - $131,164

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

About the Company

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. 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.

Equal Opportunity

DLA 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.