Junior 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.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Role and key responsibilities

Eversheds Sutherland are seeking a Junior 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 managing Security Incidents relating to common cyber attacks, such as Phishing and URL protection alerts, and mitigation of other security risks.

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

You will have a wonderful opportunity to develop your Cyber Security skills in a supportive environment, evolving security capabilities and for identifying process improvement 

• Works with information security leadership to enforce security controls and escalate identified risks.
• Reports to Eversheds Sutherland's management concerning email based risks, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.
• Works with Eversheds Sutherland's IT department and members of the information security team to strengthen security controls.
• Follow security processes and procedures, and supports service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure that security controls are managed and maintained appropriately 
• Monitor 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
• Manage the resolution of reported security incidents tickets
• Participate in security investigations and compliance reviews, where necessary
• Act as a liaison between incident response leads and subject matter experts
• Create and monitor daily or weekly reports and security tools for events
• Use a common set of security tools.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend remedial action
• Assist in the update and completion of information security operations documentation
• Partner effectively to ensure IT response and continuity plans are understood
• Improve security incident run books and processes when required
• Day to day security operational continuous improvement
• Provide input and support to audit requests
• Lead by example by living the values of Eversheds Sutherland 

Skills and experience

• Service Delivery experience, using a range of ITIL based processes
•  Ability to process common Security incidents quickly 
• Understanding of delivering process improvement for Cyber Operations 
• Basic knowledge of Security Operations services and processes 
• Understanding of security consoles for Anti-virus/EDR, Vulnerability Management and Email Security 
• Good Incident Management and communication skills 
• Effective team player  
• Good listener 
• Able to react quickly, decisively and 

Personal Attributes

• Naturally curious, with a tenacity to mitigate incidents
• A passion for Cyber Security and its role in Industry
• Undestanding of the Cyber Security Industry and providers
• Collaborative yet determined 
• Professional, innovative and collaborative style of working 

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

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.