Information Security Analyst

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k

Parental leave

Transportation fringe benefit

Back-up care

Paid time off

Disability policies

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking an Information Security Analyst to monitor, investigate, and respond to security events across the firm. The role supports threat detection, incident response, and data protection while collaborating with IT and business stakeholders.

A hybrid work model is available, with offices including Charlotte, Chicago, and New York. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in cybersecurity, experience with SIEM/XDR/EDR, DLP, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field with 2–4 years in security.
• Experience investigating security alerts and incidents.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, network security.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security logs to identify suspicious activity.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and indicators of compromise.
• Investigate DLP, EDR, XDR, and Zscaler alerts; document findings.
• Support incident response including containment and remediation.
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders on risk mitigation.
• Develop detection rules and monitoring processes.
• Stay aware of emerging threats and attack techniques.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

MITRE ATT&CK

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

XDR/EDR

DLP

Microsoft Defender

Zscaler

ServiceNow

Job description

Open — Katten Muchin Rosenman has a posting for this job. Posted 13 Oct 2026.

About this job

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

The Information Security Analyst

Reporting to the Information Security Manager, the Information Security Analyst monitors, investigates, and responds to security events across the organization while helping improve threat detection, incident response, and data protection capabilities. The Analyst independently investigates security concerns, identifies emerging threats, and recommends practical enhancements to strengthen the Firm's security posture. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

Information Security Analyst can be located in our Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles or Washington D.C. office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze security logs and correlate data from multiple sources to identify suspicious or anomalous activity.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and identify indicators of compromise before they develop into larger incidents.
• Investigate DLP, endpoint, XDR/EDR, and Zscaler alerts, documenting findings and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support incident response activities, including evidence collection, analysis, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, application, and business stakeholders on investigations and risk mitigation efforts.
• Assist in developing and enhancing detection rules, alerts, monitoring processes, and security controls.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and relevant attack techniques.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and two (2) to four (4) years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, incident response, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant certifications such as Security+, GCIH, or similar security certifications preferred.
• Experience investigating security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential security incidents.
• Experience with the following:
  • SIEM, XDR/EDR, endpoint security, DLP, network security, or similar technologies.
  • A ticketing or case-management platform such as ServiceNow.
  • Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, LogRhythm, Trend Micro Vision One, or comparable security platforms.
  • Working with an MSSP or Security Operations Center.
  • DLP investigations, data protection controls, and detection-rule development.
• Familiarity with threat-hunting methodologies and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple investigations, and communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy and efficiently follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, written correspondence, e mail, or verbally.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Occasional travel to other Firm locations may be required.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes:

• medical/dental/vision
• 401k with employer contribution
• parental leave
• transportation fringe benefit program
• back-up care option
• generous paid time off policy
• long-term and short-term disability policies

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 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.

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