Title: Security Analyst

Location: Washington DC, 20036 – Open to remote in DMV area.

Work Environment: Hybrid or Open to Remote in DMV / DC area

Salary: $100k-$120k + Excellent Benefits!

Type / Term: Full-time / Permanent

C2C / Sponsorship: NO

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description #LI-FL1

Our client, a top-tier D.C. law firm with about 240 attorneys, is seeking an experienced Security Analyst. The Security Analyst monitors, analyzes, and responds to security events within the firm's systems. This position is dedicated to continuous surveillance of security controls, escalation of incidents, and prompt response to potential threats.

This position is eligible to participate in the firm's flexible work program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor security systems and controls for suspicious activity and potential threats
• Respond to security alerts and escalate incidents as appropriate
• Utilize security monitoring tools to detect, analyze, and remediate security issues
• Document security incidents and actions taken
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Perform regular reviews of system logs and security events
• Assist in vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security trends and best practices
• Create and maintain documentation related to security monitoring and incident response
• Participate in after-hours incident response as needed
• Meets the department’s expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate deadlines and track progress of tasks
• Ability to organize work and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
• Understands and adopts the organizational structure
• Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems
• Ability to create and consistently maintain, reliable systems documentation
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree preferred; high school diploma required
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant security monitoring experience
• Experience with security monitoring tools required. Prior experience with CrowdStrike Falcon a plus.