Senior Threat Hunter & Incident Response Engineer (Remote)

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 150,000 - 186,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K program

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer specializing in Threat Response. This role involves proactively identifying and mitigating threats, collaborating with incident response teams, and analyzing security data. Candidates should have a strong understanding of network interactions and experience with security monitoring tools. The position is flexible, allowing for remote work from anywhere in the US. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $186,300 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual understanding of enterprise networks and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate security incidents.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to detect sophisticated threats.
• Analyze security alerts and logs to identify anomalies.

Skills

Security monitoring tools

Cyber threat intelligence integration

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Malware analysis

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst)

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

A global law firm is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer specializing in Threat Response. This role involves proactively identifying and mitigating threats, collaborating with incident response teams, and analyzing security data. Candidates should have a strong understanding of network interactions and experience with security monitoring tools. The position is flexible, allowing for remote work from anywhere in the US. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $186,300 depending on location and experience.