Information Security Senior Manager

About Us:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is an international law firm with more than 1,400 lawyers located in Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.  The Firm is renowned for its ability to handle complex legal issues, particularly in its core practices of private equity, restructuring, tax, intellectual property and litigation.

Job Description:

The Chicago office is seeking an Information Security Senior Manager who will be responsible for defining and obtaining agreement on all security policies, recommending security hardware/software solutions and overseeing their implementation, performing security procedures including security incident management and security testing.  This position will lead a team that operates all security devices.  Other responsibilities include: develop and maintain a strong relationship with all teams but especially the Firm’s Risk Management team as well as the IT Operations team; provide input to the overall IT program managed by the CR/BA team on security directions and improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to effectively lead high-performing teams.  Prior management experience is required, as well as successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.  Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. 

Contact Us:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Staff Recruiting

200 E Randolph

Chicago, IL 60601

Email: Recruitment5@kirkland.com

 

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