Cybersecurity Analyst II
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
- Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about emerging threats.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations.
- Develop and implement new detection rules.
- Maintain and configure security tools and technologies.
- Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring and incident response.
- Acts as subject matter expert for security incident responses.
- Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Information Security Program.
- Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts/engineers and develop solutions efficiently.
What You’ll Bring
- Education – Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Cybersecurity, Information Technology related fields (or equivalent experience).
- Experience – At least six years of experience in an information technology-related field or a minimum of three years of direct cybersecurity experience (required).
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range Chicago: $130,000 - $144,000
How to Apply
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