Kirkland & Ellis
Security Operations Engineer II
Kirkland & Ellis, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions This Security Operations Engineer II role will be responsible for monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents within the organization including analysis of threat intelligence and threat hunting operations. This role will also collaborate with other internal security teams to develop and implement new detection rules within the Firm's various security platforms (e.g. SIEM, EDR, etc.). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Work Experience, Skills
Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in cybersecurity or other IT-related field. At least ten (10) years in an IT-related field or at least five (5) years working in cybersecurity required. Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and securing them. Strong knowledge of endpoint security technologies including Windows operating systems. Technologies/Software
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such CrowdStrike, Sentinel One, etc. required. Experience with Azure cloud modules including Sentinel, Defender, Identity, Key Vault, Entra, etc. required. Experience with other endpoint security-related technologies/agents including VPN, web proxy, DLP, CASB, required. Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as Sentinel, LogRhythm, Splunk, etc. Experience should include event analysis, log collection/management, alert generation, investigations, and reporting preferred. Experience with other security-related technologies including Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Firewalls, Content Filtering Technology, Vulnerability Scanning/Management Solutions preferred. Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel required. Certificates, Licensures, Registrations
Comptia Security+ GIAC Information Security Fundamentals or Security Essentials Certification Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job may operate in a hybrid workplace model. In office work is in a professional office environment and a high-speed internet connection is required to connect to our systems when working in a home office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AR1
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions This Security Operations Engineer II role will be responsible for monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents within the organization including analysis of threat intelligence and threat hunting operations. This role will also collaborate with other internal security teams to develop and implement new detection rules within the Firm's various security platforms (e.g. SIEM, EDR, etc.). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Work Experience, Skills
Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in cybersecurity or other IT-related field. At least ten (10) years in an IT-related field or at least five (5) years working in cybersecurity required. Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and securing them. Strong knowledge of endpoint security technologies including Windows operating systems. Technologies/Software
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such CrowdStrike, Sentinel One, etc. required. Experience with Azure cloud modules including Sentinel, Defender, Identity, Key Vault, Entra, etc. required. Experience with other endpoint security-related technologies/agents including VPN, web proxy, DLP, CASB, required. Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as Sentinel, LogRhythm, Splunk, etc. Experience should include event analysis, log collection/management, alert generation, investigations, and reporting preferred. Experience with other security-related technologies including Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Firewalls, Content Filtering Technology, Vulnerability Scanning/Management Solutions preferred. Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel required. Certificates, Licensures, Registrations
Comptia Security+ GIAC Information Security Fundamentals or Security Essentials Certification Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job may operate in a hybrid workplace model. In office work is in a professional office environment and a high-speed internet connection is required to connect to our systems when working in a home office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AR1