Senior Incident Response Analyst

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our Security Operations team and play a key role in protecting the firms global technology environment. This position is responsible for leading security investigations coordinating incident response activities advancing detection capabilities and helping strengthen the processes technologies and automation that support a mature and evolving security program. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with sound judgment partnering across security technology legal privacy risk and business teams to identify contain and mitigate threats while continuously improving the firms defensive capabilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead incident response activities through triage investigation containment remediation recovery and post-incident analysis.
• Investigate security events across endpoint identity network cloud email and SaaS environments.
• Conduct threat hunting and forensic investigations to identify malicious suspicious or unauthorized activity.
• Develop and enhance detection logic alerting playbooks workflows and automation to improve operational effectiveness and response capabilities.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex and high-priority security incidents.
• Assess emerging threats including risks associated with AI-enabled technologies and support the continuous evolution of security operations.
• Prepare clear and actionable investigation reports and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the ongoing growth and maturity of the incident response and security operations program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) years of experience in incident response digital forensics security operations or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Experience investigating threats across enterprise endpoint cloud identity network email and SaaS environments.
• Strong expertise in SIEM technologies log analysis event correlation threat hunting and incident investigation.
• Experience with EDR/XDR platforms and host-based investigation techniques across enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve detections streamline response processes and drive operational improvements.
• Experience with security automation SOAR platforms PowerShell Python KQL or similar scripting and query languages is preferred.
• Strong communication analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform effectively during complex investigations and active incidents.
• Bachelors degree in information technology computer science cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as GCIH GCIA GCFA GCFE GNFA or CISSP preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Core hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch. This is an exempt position and requires flexibility to meet operational and business needs. Occasional evening early morning or after-hours support may be required to respond to security incidents investigations and other time-sensitive matters.

In Washington D.C. the expected base salary range for this role is $135000 to $175000 per year.

In Baltimore the expected base salary range for this role is $125000 to $163500 per year.

In Denver the expected base salary range for this role is $12300 to $161500 per year.

In Los Angeles the expected base salary range for this role is $134200 to $175500 per year.

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidates qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm subject to applicable plan terms and conditions which currently include medical dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information protected Veteran status or other factors protected by law.

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