Senior Security Analytics & Threat Lead (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to identify, investigate, and address threats across the enterprise. The role emphasizes threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and leadership of a security operations team.

You will mentor analysts, review SIEMs, tune controls, and collaborate with IT and security vendors to maintain a robust security posture in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar field.
• Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar field preferred.
• Certified professionals preferred (CISSP, GIAC, SANS).
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide Information Security Analysts.
• Review SIEM systems and report metrics.
• Perform alert triage and mitigate incidents.
• Lead threat hunting and vulnerability management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

SIEM Proficiency

Incident Response Knowledge

Scripting Experience

Attacker Methodology

Intrusion Detection

Cloud Security

Core Infrastructure Knowledge

Security Tools Experience

Professional Services Background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields

Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar fields

Tools

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to identify, investigate, and address threats across the enterprise. The role emphasizes threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and leadership of a security operations team.

You will mentor analysts, review SIEMs, tune controls, and collaborate with IT and security vendors to maintain a robust security posture in a hybrid work environment.