Information Security Analyst

Katten; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking an Information Security Analyst in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will monitor security events, investigate incidents, and help strengthen threat detection and data protection across the firm.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–4 years of cybersecurity experience, with preferred certifications such as Security+. You will collaborate with IT and business units, and occasional travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; 2–4 years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent.
• Experience investigating security alerts, suspicious activity, and incidents; familiarity with SIEM/XDR/EDR, DLP, and network security.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences; travel occasionally may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security logs and correlate data from multiple sources to identify anomalies.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and indicators of compromise.
• Investigate DLP, endpoint, XDR/EDR, and Zscaler alerts; document findings and escalate as needed.
• Support incident response activities including evidence collection, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and stakeholders on investigations and risk mitigation.
• Develop and enhance detection rules, alerts, and monitoring processes.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat hunting

SIEM

DLP

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Security+ or similar cert preferred

Tools

Zscaler

Microsoft Defender

LogRhythm

Trend Micro Vision One

ServiceNow

Job description

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.

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.

Location and Work Model

The 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

include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

The annualized salary range for this position in Chicago is $85,000 - $100,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• 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 in 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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