Senior Information Security Engineer - AI/DevSec

McDermott Will & Schulte; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks and systems across the lifecycle. You’ll serve as a primary technical contact and drive security controls with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of related experience, knowledge of CI/CD and secure development, and familiarity with AI-assisted tools and LLMs. The firm offers generous compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of related work experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, LLMs, and agentic AI.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts/tools and secure code development.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and under own direction.

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 assets and information.
• Collaborate with teams outside Information Security.
• Mentor and support other team members in day-to-day activities.

Skills

AI/LLM familiarity

Mathematical/analytical skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Tools

CI/CD tools

Secure coding practices

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks and systems across the lifecycle. You’ll serve as a primary technical contact and drive security controls with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of related experience, knowledge of CI/CD and secure development, and familiarity with AI-assisted tools and LLMs. The firm offers generous compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.