Kirkland & Ellis · 5 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer I
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$114K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm committed to excellence and innovation. The Cybersecurity Engineer I will play a key role in safeguarding the organization's technology environment by assessing risk, managing vulnerabilities, and advising on security best practices while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Perform security risk assessments for new technologies, IT initiatives, and third-party vendors; respond to security questionnaires, audits, and client assessments
Monitor emerging threats and software vulnerabilities, coordinate triage and response efforts, and communicate risk insights to staff and leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert in Information Security, advising technical teams, non-technical management, and attorneys as needed
Assess and recommend security tools and solutions; plan and execute projects to implement or enhance security controls and technologies
Create and maintain system, procedural, and support documentation; contribute to security policies, standards, processes, and guidelines
Support issues management activities, including exception handling and findings remediation
Participate in long-term Information Security strategy, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Approximately three (3) years of hands-on experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, or a closely related area
Experience conducting assessments in Windows and Unix environments, with a strong understanding of IT infrastructure and security controls
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS)
Working knowledge of security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), System and Organization Controls (SOC), and Standardized Information Gathering (SIG)
Exposure to scripting or automation using tools such as Python, PowerShell, and application programming interface (API) integrations
Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), authentication technologies, vulnerability assessment and forensic tools, endpoint detection and response (EDR), encryption, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), firewalls, log correlation, anti-malware, web filtering, and email spam prevention
Ability to translate technical security concepts for non-technical audiences, paired with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
A proactive, detail-oriented approach to researching and resolving complex security and networking challenges
Preferred
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid time off
Retirement
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Member of Executive Committee, Partner
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