About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
The Cyber Security Architect role is part of the Security Governance department and reports to the Director of Cyber Security Architecture and Forensics. The Security Governance department leads in protecting the firm from Cyber and Physical threats, and assists with assuring compliance to contractual, legal, and ethical requirements. Risk to the firm is reduced by providing clear direction for the secure delivery of technology, active identification of risks, and rapid response to threats. Security Governance is led by the CSO who reports to the CAO and works directly with the firm's General Counsel.
As part of the Cyber Security Architecture & Forensics team, the Cyber Security Architect has the following firmwide responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements
The following experience and education does not need to be consecutive and is preferred. Any combination of experience, education, and certification that demonstrates that the candidate can be successful in the position will be considered.
Experience
Technologies
Education & Professional Certification
CORE SKILLS
Communication
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Strategic/Change Leadership
Program/Project Management
How to Apply
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