Venable LLP’s Privacy Group seeks a Security Analyst to join the Washington, D.C., Los Angeles or San Francisco office. This is a non-attorney, client-facing position.

The Security Analyst will manage and execute client-based projects related to privacy operations, security solutions, and cyber security best practices. The analyst will work closely with developer, policy, and legal stakeholders to review online applications’ security solutions against client security requirements or expectations. The analyst must also have a strong understanding of cyber security tools, architecture, processes, and techniques. The analyst must have the ability to think critically about cyber security and risk relative to client requirements.

We are immediately seeking Security Analysts. Location is flexible between Washington, D.C., San Francisco, or Los Angeles. We encourage analysts who have interest in security, but do not have the technical skills required to apply and help us operationalize the work done under this umbrella.

Responsibilities:

Review security solutions offered by companies of interest, to determine their level of viability on behalf of clients
Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of cyber security architecture and functional security to clients
Engage with online application developers and engineers to better understand alternative security solutions to determine alignment with client security requirements
Ensure risks associated with client’s third party developer integrations are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled
Have a passion for information security, keeping up with new technologies and new vulnerabilities, and developing skills with new technologies and tools

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, plus 3-4 years of experience in a cyber security role
Knowledge of cyber security architecture, including but not limited to APIs, apps, networking, critical infrastructure, penetration testing, network security, and techniques used to expose and fix security flaws
A broad understanding of security technologies including firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus software, and IDPs
The ability to think critically and innovatively about security solutions that can keep data safe and secure
Strong IT skills, including work with hardware, software, networks, and data centers
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fundamental understanding of operating systems including Linux, Windows, and OSX and their security controls
Knowledgeable about security standards and frameworks
Knowledgeable about network fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP stack, network topologies)
Knowledge of tools used in threat analysis, penetration testing, event analysis, incident response, forensics, network and endpoint architecture, malware analysis, endpoint protection, or other areas of security operations
ISC2 CISSP certification, or equivalent

The work of the analyst will be fast-moving, exciting, changing, and evolving.

The successful candidate is intellectually curious, possesses strong technical and communications skills, and can understand, assess, and articulate complex cyber security related technical challenges to a non-technical audience. Experience with and an understanding of the online privacy and cyber security arena is required. Strong computer science skills and experience is required.

About Venable LLP

Venable offers full-service solutions to everything from routine to novel privacy and cyber security challenges. Our team brings to bear significant experience and industry knowledge to help clients satisfy data privacy and security laws and maximize their business potential. Fully immersed in all aspects of data privacy, cyber security, and information governance, Venable is unique among privacy and cyber security practices. We participate in legislative advocacy, rulemakings, and development of new legal standards. Our team advises organizations with regard to industry best practices and drafting codes of conduct and standards, helping them stay compliant with federal, state, international, and self-regulatory requirements.

We strengthen the integrity of our clients’ data, ecommerce security, and customer or user records; develop internal data collection and use practices; and ensure the creation of sound privacy policies and procedures.

Our privacy advisory supports clients by operationalizing privacy program management and regulatory requirements, as well as supporting responses to regulators. For additional information about the eCommerce, Privacy, and Cybersecurity group see: https://www.venable.com/services/industries/privacy-and-data-security

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers, cyber analysts, and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com

Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.

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