Cybersecurity Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. offices.

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for the ongoing protection of Davis Wright Tremaine's worldwide information assets, including its computers, networks, programs, and data, from unwanted cyber-attacks, cyber intrusions, and other threats.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

Patrol the firm’s networks, review security audits and logs, and regularly verify the cybersecurity controls in place as part of the firm’s Information Security Management System

Participate in assessing the cybersecurity of the firm’s vendors and contractors as well as respond to client reviews of the firm’s cybersecurity posture

Be prepared to respond nimbly and effectively to possible cyber incidents

Provide incident investigation, handling and documentation; and ensure remediation steps timelines are understood

Remain abreast of the latest cybersecurity news, including assessing the implications for the firm’s systems of newly-identified vulnerabilities

Maintain expertise on the evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures of sophisticated malicious cyber actors

Supports cybersecurity awareness program by explaining policies and best practices, developing training materials, and advising users on secure solutions to business problems

Join us if you have:

2+ years’ experience in a similar technology-based role

Demonstrated hands-on experience with network and computer technologies

GED or High School Diploma

Advanced education in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering a plus

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with all levels of a professional services organization

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in both team and independent settings

High degree of sensitivity to confidential matters

Must pass background investigation

Familiarity with risk management principles

Triage, investigate, respond to, and escalate security anomalies and alerts

Understanding of network protocols and the basics of TCP/IP

Rudimentary computer programming and scripting skills

Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving and analysis: identifies issues, analyzes information to assess root cause and relationships, risks, and potential risk responses; proven ability to synthesize and summarize complex data into concise recommendations and reports

Ability to successfully facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments and levels

Consistently delivers on commitments, deadlines and objectives while remaining in scope and leveraging appropriate tools, methods, frameworks, and professional standards

Ability to build trust and credibility with business partners and leadership while recommending initiatives, and identifying gaps and potential issues

Ability to work independently while representing the services of the department with the highest level of professionalism

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

Choice of health and vision insurance plans

2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work

Dental plan

Fertility and adoption benefit

Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Washington State

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $108,000 to $126,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short ter…