Information Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and events to detect and respond to threats.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with legal industry standards (e.g., ABA cybersecurity guidelines, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and other client-specific security mandates.
• Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and coordinate incident response efforts.
• Collaborate with IT teams to secure networks, servers, and cloud-based environments.
• Manage security awareness training programs for attorneys, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage security tools such as firewalls, SIEM systems, endpoint protection, and encryption solutions.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including policies, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Work closely with legal teams to support client audits, security questionnaires, and contract security requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity, preferably within a law firm or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of legal industry security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with forensic analysis, malware detection, and security incident response.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical staff and attorneys.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.