Cybersecurity Assessment and Test Analyst II

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you passionate about identifying security risks and strengthening defenses across applications, cloud environments, and third party vendors?

As a Cybersecurity Assessment and Test Analyst II, you’ll play a critical role within the Cybersecurity Investigations & Response organization, helping safeguard the firm against evolving cyber threats. You’ll partner with teams across multiple Security, and Technology teams and the broader business to assess risk, validate controls, and drive remediation. Reporting into a security governance function led by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this role offers high visibility and the opportunity to directly influence the firm’s security posture while ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and ethical obligations.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
• Relevant Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Information Technology (IT), including 3+ years in security, risk, or compliance roles.
• Security Framework Expertise: Working knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST 800 53, CSF, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with penetration testing and risk assessment tools, (e.g., RSA Archer, Vectr, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Cymulate, SafeBreach),
• Testing & Assessment Skills: Understanding of red team and purple team concepts, and experience validating security controls and remediation.
• Analytical Thinking & Judgment: Ability to assess risk, apply sound judgment, and produce practical, business-aligned recommendations.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Attention to Detail & Professionalism: High level of accuracy, discretion, and accountability when handling sensitive information.

If you’re ready to strengthen enterprise security, collaborate with high-impact teams, and make a measurable difference as a Cybersecurity Assessment and Test Analyst II, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Chicago: $116,000 - $144,000

How to Apply

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