Senior AI-Driven Security Engineer

McDermott; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in San Francisco to oversee security across applications, networks, and systems. You will clarify security requirements, shape enterprise security architecture, and guide development lifecycles to secure production deployments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams, strong technical judgment, and independent initiative in a firm known for competitive rewards and career growth.

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, LLMs, and agentic AI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security requirements for Firm assets and systems.
• Create and maintain the Firm-wide security architecture.
• Manage security requirements across development lifecycles for all assets.
• Perform certification and accreditation before production release.
• Develop inventories for software, applications, networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices.
• Define and maintain controls to protect assets against security risks.
• Manage security configuration changes for assets.
• Maintain information asset inventories and related controls.
• Collaborate with other teams within Information Security.
• Mentor and support teammates.

Skills

AI-assisted tools

LLMs

Agentic AI

Security risk frameworks

CI/CD

Secure coding

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Deadline pressure

Tools

CI/CD tools

Security technologies

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in San Francisco to oversee security across applications, networks, and systems. You will clarify security requirements, shape enterprise security architecture, and guide development lifecycles to secure production deployments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams, strong technical judgment, and independent initiative in a firm known for competitive rewards and career growth.