Law Firm
Denver, CO
Legal Staff Information Technology in Denver, CO
Legal Staff
2-5 yrs required
No
Job Title: Technology Cyber Threat Hunter
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious activity and potential cyber threats, preventing escalation.
- Apply independent critical thinking to analyze threat intelligence data, emerging attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) to determine the best response and remediation actions.
- Conduct analysis of log data from various internal data sources (., firewalls, hosts, EDR, IDS/IPS) to identify suspicious activity and assess potential threats impacting the organization.
- Develop and deploy security monitoring content, including dashboards and alerts within the organization's SIEM and other security tools to detect threats and suspicious activities, aiding in incident investigation efforts.
- Regularly review, evaluate, and optimize custom and default detection content to ensure it supports internal and SOC operations effectively.
- Create and maintain technical documents including, but not limited to, content creation, content/rule review process, queries for disparate log sources, network/security visibility issues, detection gaps, and monitoring strategies.
- Identify areas for improvement in security monitoring and propose enhancements to strengthen the organization's detection and response capabilities.
- Mentor and guide fellow security team members, assisting with project execution and promoting skill development in tactical security practices.
- Directly interface, manage, and mentor the SOC.
- Develop strategies to handle security incidents and coordinate responses to security breaches.
- Participate in a 7x24 on-call rotation.
- Perform duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
Required:
- After orientation at the law firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
- Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
- Ability to travel as required.
- 2+ years of direct applicable relevant experience (., information/technology security).
- Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 5+ years of direct applicable experience.
- Knowledge of content creation concepts, content development management, content testing, implementation, and threat analysis of complex events.
- Experience in monitoring and analyzing logs and alerts from various technologies and sources including but not limited to Network/Host, EDR, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Experience in leading incident response engagements.
- Experience in developing detection content using various data sources and query languages.
- Knowledge of security architectures, devices, firewalls, and system and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Experience with presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely to stakeholders and vendors.
- Proven practical experience in information security and well-rounded knowledge of technology.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Cyber Security.
- CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent certifications and/or experience.
- Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (., MITRE ATT&CK).
- Experience with security tools related to EDR, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DLP, Forensic/Malware Analysis, SIEM, Cloud.
Competencies:
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, customer service, project management, and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented.
- Proven track record of excellent decision-making, integrity, and working with Technology management and business professionals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to interact well with all levels of business professionals.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Flexible and patient with process development/execution and adherence to instruct project management practices.
- Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives.
- Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively managing multiple tasks.
- Professional demeanor at all times.
Salary Information:
- The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $110,000 - $155,000. The final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. Senior-level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.
Benefits:
- The law firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
- A full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits.
- Benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
- Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
- New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about the many benefits and resources available.
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