Director, Threat Response Operations

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Director, Threat Response Operations. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

The Director of Threat Response Operations is a critical role in our organization, responsible for leading and managing efforts in identifying, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats. This role demands a high level of strategic thinking, leadership abilities and technical expertise. The Director will oversee a variety of services such as Tier 1, 2, and 3 Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Operations, and Litigation Support. This position will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

The Director of Threat Response Operations supports end-to-end incident response through incident bridge facilitation, after action process, incident communication process, ticket audits, and Threat Response Operations documentation management. The Director, Threat Response Management requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment.

How will I spend my time?

• Leadership and Strategy Development: Provide leadership and strategic direction for Incident Response, Digital Forensics, DLP Operations, and Litigation Support teams. Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives. Develop and manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics for the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with other departments and executive leadership to ensure cybersecurity measures are integrated into all facets of the organization. Communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Act as a key interface with Legal and Privacy on cyber incidents.
• Crisis Management and Response: Oversee and coordinate cybersecurity crisis management efforts, including the development and execution of response plans for major security incidents.
• Continuous Improvement of Security Posture: Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of security protocols and tools to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats. This involves staying ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage the budget and resources allocated for threat response operations, ensuring optimal use of assets to achieve cyber security objectives.
• Team Management and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of craftsmen who excel in their domain.
• Additional duties as agreed with between the CISO and incumbent of this role.

Use your skills to make an impact

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional Experience: 10 years or more of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations, incident response and forensics. Proven track record of leading remote cybersecurity teams.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position:

• California Major Markets* $250,000.00 - $285,000.00
• New York City $250,000.00 - $285,000.00
• National $250,000.00 - $285,000.00

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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