Cybersecurity Engineer II

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm known for setting high standards of legal excellence. Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to continuous improvement. With over 7,000 professionals, including 4,000 attorneys, we provide services globally from 24 offices. Our professionals are committed to making a difference through their work.

What You’ll Do

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to join our Security Governance team in either Austin or Chicago. This role involves assessing security risks, managing vulnerabilities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance our security posture. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, or related fields.

• Perform security risk assessments on new technologies, IT projects, and third-party vendors.
• Respond to client and partner security assessments, questionnaires, and audits.
• Manage and mature vulnerability management and security assessment programs.
• Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, triage findings, and coordinate remediation and response activities.
• Partner with Security Architecture and other technical teams to evaluate, recommend, and implement security technologies and controls.
• Provide subject matter expertise and consulting on information security topics to technical teams, business leadership, and attorneys.
• Support the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes, and guidelines.
• Aid in long-term information security strategy, planning, and issue management.
• Train, mentor, and support junior cybersecurity engineers.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of direct experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity functions.
• A bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience performing product security assessments in Windows and Unix environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT security controls, enterprise infrastructure, and cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure IaaS and SaaS.
• Experience working with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC, and SIG.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including vulnerability assessment tools, IAM technologies, authentication systems, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and log analysis.
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, APIs) is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A self-directed, collaborative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or OSCP are preferred.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position in Chicago is $133,000 - $166,000. Additional benefits include comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans. For more information on how to apply, please visit Apply Now.