Analyst

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. We have an opening for an Analyst, Security Operations Center - Team Lead in our Information Security Department. The Analyst, Security Operations Center - Team Lead will serve as a team lead for Information Security operational matters within our security operations center. This will include troubleshooting issues with security tools (such as VPN, email security, and endpoint security), triaging security detections, performing routine maintenance tasks, providing coaching to associate SOC analysts, and assisting with escalation related matters. This position will also include duties related firewall projects. This position collaborates with business units, end users, and engineering teams to maintain the firm’s security posture. The candidate must be willing to work a pre-scheduled shift and remain on-call as necessary for escalations. Qualified candidates will have a background in cybersecurity, IT support or related formal education. In this capacity, the Analyst, Security Operations Center - Team Lead will: • Monitor and respond to incident and task related tickets; • Provide a first level of escalation to our Associate SOC Analysts; • Assist in escalation related matters presented to our security operations center; • Assist other security teams in implementing changes and performing routine maintenance tasks; • Create and maintain documentation support the security environment; • Collaborate with various Information Security and Information Technology teams to ensure the overall security of the firm; and • Assist with firewall related projects. Proficiencies: • Strong communication skills with ability to articulate and translate security and risk management terminology in business terms; • Rudimentary leadership abilities; • Basic understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols; • Understand of ticket flow and troubleshooting issues across teams; and • Understanding security system concepts, including web filtering, firewall management, least-privilege access, vulnerability management, identity and access management, security risk assessments, etc. Qualifications: • Have minimum of 4 years IT or Information Security experience; or a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity or related field (required); • Holds Jr level industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, Network+ or similar) (required); and • Holds mid-level industry certifications related to network security (Palo Alto PCNSA, Cisco CCNA Security, Fortinet Certified Professional – Network Security or similar)(preferred). Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability. The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $100,900 and a maximum of $142,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible. Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account • Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy • Lifestyle Spending Account • Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing • 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program • Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring • Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events) • Retirement Plan Consulting • Anniversary Bonus Program • Professional Development Programs • Transportation and Commuter Benefits • International Travel Insurance • Auto/Home/Pet Insurance • Prepaid Legal Insurance • Employee Discounts • And More! The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests. Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.