Cyber Security Analyst

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

About Eversheds Sutherland:

Eversheds Sutherland is a top 15 global law firm, formed in 2017 with the combination of US based international firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan and the European based international firm Eversheds. The firm now operates in over 36 countries, has 67 offices and in 2018 its 2,850 lawyers and 5,000 staff generated $1.175bn in revenue, an increase of 10%.

In 2017 Eversheds Sutherland acted for 72 of the Fortune 100, 120 of the Fortune 200 and 61 of the FTSE100 and the client list includes organisations such as Microsoft and Facebook. The firm provides a full range legal services, including corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and litigation, energy and infrastructure, insurance and financial services, human capital, intellectual property, real estate and construction and tax.

The business has a strong cultural identity and values it lives by which help their clients, people and communities thrive. Together they are: Collaborative, Creative, Professional, Inclusive and Open. The firm is consistently recognised for its innovative culture and service and have been named as a “Top Ten Game Changer” of the past 10 years by the FT Innovative Lawyer report, they were ranked 8th by the FT in the FT50 of the most innovative law firms in Europe and won the Legal Services Innovation award at the British Legal Awards.

Eversheds Sutherland are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our expanding Cyber Security team . You will be reporting to the Cyber Security Operations Lead within the IT department; having responsibility for the management, support, evolution and implementation of fit for purpose and innovative Security Operations that mitigate security risks.

You will manage, and be responsible for, monitoring the health and security of IT assets; being responsible for incident response and resolution and for escalating risks appropriately.

You will have a wonderful opportunity to focus on introducing new and evolving security capabilities and for implementing wide scale process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with Eversheds Sutherland's business units and with other risk functions to identify security requirements, using methods that may include risk and business impact assessments. Components of this activity include but are not limited to:
  
  • Business system analysis.
  • Communication, facilitation and consensus building.

• Works with information security leadership to develop strategies and plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks.
• Reports to Eversheds Sutherland's management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.
• Plays an advisory role in application development or acquisition projects to assess security requirements and controls and to ensure that security controls are implemented as planned.
• Collaborates on critical IT projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
• Works with Eversheds Sutherland's IT department and members of the information security team to identify, select and implement technical controls.
• Develop security processes and procedures, and supports service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure that security controls are managed and maintained
• Establish, monitor, evaluate and report in a professional manner; clearly highlighting the current state of Security Operations and any associated risks
• Provide second- and third-level support and analysis during and after a security incident
• Assist the firm in the resolution of reported security incidents
• Participate in security investigations and compliance reviews, as requested by internal or external auditors
• Act as a liaison between incident response leads and subject matter experts
• Create and monitor daily or weekly reports and security logs for unusual events
• Develop a common set of security tools. Defines operational parameters for their use, and conducts reviews of tool output
• Perform control and vulnerability assessments to identify control weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of existing controls, and recommends remedial action
• Assist in the coordination and completion of information security operations documentation
• Partner effectively to ensure IT response and continuity plans are documented, well communicated and practiced
• Development of security incident run books and processes
• Day to day security operational continuous improvement

Skills & Experience 

• Extensive experience in delivering process improvement for Cyber Operations
• Proven ability to implement key Security Operations services and processes
• Experience in managing security consoles
• Excellent Incident Management and communication skills
• Effective utilisation, and management, of external suppliers
• Effective team leadership and coaching skills
• Able to react quickly, decisively and professional

Personal Attributes

• Naturally curious, with a tenacity to mitigate incidents
• A passion for Cyber Security and its role in Industry
• Excellent knowledge of the Cyber Security Industry and providers
• Collaborative yet determined
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Professional, innovative and collaborative style of working

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.

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