Senior Threat Hunter - Remote IT Security Engineer

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 201,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer, Threat Response. This role involves proactively identifying and mitigating threats, conducting threat hunting activities, and collaborating with the incident response team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, experience with security monitoring tools, and excellent communication abilities. The position can be based in various U.S. locations or considered for 100% remote work. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Technical skills required to conduct threat hunting activities.
• Ability to document investigation plans and findings.
• Commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting activities.
• Collaborate with incident response teams.

Skills

Strong conceptual understanding of computing and networks

Experience with security monitoring tools

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC)

Education

Certifications such as GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

A global law firm is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer, Threat Response. This role involves proactively identifying and mitigating threats, conducting threat hunting activities, and collaborating with the incident response team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, experience with security monitoring tools, and excellent communication abilities. The position can be based in various U.S. locations or considered for 100% remote work. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.