Kirkland & Ellis · 8 hours ago
Cybersecurity Analyst II
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and teamwork. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst II to safeguard the firm's technology environment by monitoring and responding to security incidents, analyzing threat intelligence, and enhancing their Information Security Program.
GovernmentFinanceLegalFinancial ServicesLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents across enterprise systems, ensuring timely containment, investigation, and resolution
Leverage threat intelligence feeds to stay ahead of emerging risks and conduct proactive threat hunting to identify potential vulnerabilities
Develop, implement, and refine detection rules within SIEM and EDR platforms to strengthen monitoring capabilities and reduce risk exposure
Configure, maintain, and optimize security technologies to ensure effective performance and coverage
Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to promote secure system configurations and support remediation efforts
Act as a subject matter expert during security incident responses, providing guidance and technical insight
Document and maintain incident response and monitoring processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement
Contribute to strengthening the organization’s Information Security Program by identifying opportunities to enhance protection, efficiency, and awareness
Collaborate with fellow analysts and engineers to share insights, improve workflows, and develop efficient, scalable solutions
Qualification
Required
At least six years of experience in an information technology-related field or a minimum of three years of direct cybersecurity experience
Strong knowledge of endpoint security technologies and Windows operating systems
Experience securing cloud environments, particularly within Microsoft Azure
Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), or SentinelOne
Experience working with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm, Google Security Operations (SecOps), Splunk, or Exabeam, including event analysis, log management, alert generation, investigations, and reporting
Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, as well as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, content filtering technologies, vulnerability management solutions, web proxies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Information Security Fundamentals or Security Essentials, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Kirkland & Ellis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (44)
2024 (55)
2023 (27)
2022 (54)
2021 (45)
2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erica Berthou
Member of Executive Committee, Partner
H.T. Flanagan
Partner
Recent News
2026-02-12
bloomberglaw.com
2026-02-03
Private Banker International
2026-01-22
Company data provided by crunchbase