Senior Information Security Architect & Engineer

McDermott; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of applications, networks, and systems across the firm. This role acts as a primary technical contact, guiding security practices through lifecycle stages and complex projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in information security risk frameworks, CI/CD, and secure development, with a proven ability to mentor teammates and deliver under tight deadlines in a large, global firm.

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, LLMs, and agentic AI.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Knowledge of information systems security risk frameworks and server architecture.
• Knowledge of network concepts, host-based security settings/controls, and security technologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts/tools and secure code development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage security requirements of Firm assets and systems.
• Create and maintain the Firm-wide security architecture.
• Manage security requirements throughout the development and acquisition lifecycles for all assets.
• Perform certification and accreditation prior to releasing software to production.
• Develop and maintain inventories of software, applications, networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices.
• Define, implement, assess, and maintain controls to protect software, applications, networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices.
• Collaborate with teams outside Information Security.
• Mentor and support other team members in day-to-day activities.

Skills

AI-assisted tools

LLMs

Agentic AI

Microsoft Office Suite

Security risk frameworks

Server architecture

Network concepts

CI/CD concepts/tools

Secure coding practices

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of applications, networks, and systems across the firm. This role acts as a primary technical contact, guiding security practices through lifecycle stages and complex projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in information security risk frameworks, CI/CD, and secure development, with a proven ability to mentor teammates and deliver under tight deadlines in a large, global firm.