Job Description

Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL | United States Job Description: Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Cyber Security Architect I to join their team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in Information Technology operational and/or engineering roles, with at least three years of experience in IT security, compliance, or risk management. About Kirkland & Ellis At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Job Responsibility: The Cyber Security Architect role is part of the Security Governance department and reports to the Director of Cyber Security Architecture and Forensics. The Security Governance department leads in protecting the firm from Cyber and Physical threats, and assists with assuring compliance to contractual, legal, and ethical requirements. As part of the Cyber Security Architecture & Forensics team, the Cyber Security Architect has the following firmwide responsibilities: Evaluating and implementing new technologies, technical configurations, and policies and standards. Evaluating currently deployed technologies against established good practices and providing reasoned recommendations for improvements. Ensuring delivery of project goals and strong handover practices to operational teams. Assisting with defining security reference architecture. Participating in the development and delivery of the firmwide cyber security strategy. Providing input in the assessment of enterprise cyber risk. Supporting investigations and incident response activities. Writing technical documentation. Qualifications & Requirements The following experience and education do not need to be consecutive and are preferred. Any combination of experience, education, and certification that demonstrates that the candidate can be successful in the position will be considered. Experience Minimum five years of experience in Information Technology operational and/or engineering roles, of which at least three years of experience in IT security, compliance, or risk management developing and deploying security technologies, policies, standards, and procedures. Understanding of industry-standard frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CSF, CIS, ATT&CK Matrix. Technologies Advanced Endpoint Security Agent-Based Data Loss Prevention (Host DLP) Application Allow/Blocklisting Azure IaaS & PaaS Security Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) M365 Security Suite Network IPS/IDS Next Generation Firewall Privileged Access Management SIEM Vulnerability Management Web Application Firewall (WAF) Education & Professional Certification Bachelor's degree or better in Cyber Security or similar is preferred. CISSP, CISM, and technically focused certifications are preferred.

CORE SKILLS

Communication Developing organizational mission, objectives, milestones, and plans with little supervision. Independent and persuasive business writing. Listening, understanding, and articulating technical and non-technical information to customers, peers, and/or management. Decision Making Produces effective and practical decisions and problem solutions based on a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment. Provides innovative and insightful ideas. Equal Employment Opportunity All employment decisions are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kirkland and Ellis

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