Cybersecurity Analyst

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Cybersecurity Analyst responsible for defending information assets at a leading U.S. law firm.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • California, District of Columbia, New York, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $108,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity practices, including incident investigation, risk management, and network protocols. Capable of effectively communicating and collaborating across various levels while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Incident InvestigationNetwork Protocols UnderstandingRisk Management Principles FamiliarityComputer Programming and Scripting SkillsCybersecurity Awareness Program Support

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Hard Skills

Network TechnologiesComputer TechnologiesTCP/IP BasicsIncident HandlingSecurity Anomaly TriageVulnerability AssessmentData AnalysisProblem-SolvingDocumentation SkillsCybersecurity Controls Verification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaborationProfessionalismTrust Building

Certifications & Qualifications

GEDHigh School DiplomaAdvanced Education in Cybersecurity

Industry Keywords

Information Security Management SystemCybersecurity PostureMalicious Cyber ActorsSecurity AuditsClient Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Bonuses available for full-time employees