Senior Information Security Engineer — AI-Driven Security

McDermott Will & Schulte; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer in New York to oversee security of applications, networks, and systems. You’ll guide lifecycle security, serve as technical lead, and collaborate across Firm departments to protect information assets.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in security, experience with AI-assisted development tools, and strong analytic skills. Competitive rewards and growth opportunities accompany a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Experience with or strong aptitude for 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
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative

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 software, application, network, hardware, systems, and mobile device inventories
• Define, implement, assess, and maintain controls necessary to protect software, applications, networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices in accordance with security requirements
• Manage security configuration and changes for software, applications, networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices
• Develop and maintain information asset inventories and establish and maintain controls necessary to protect information and critical assets
• Collaborate with individuals and teams outside of Information Security
• Mentor and support other team members in day-to-day activities

Skills

7+ years experience

AI tools

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Deadlines

Confidential information

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CI/CD tools

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer in New York to oversee security of applications, networks, and systems. You’ll guide lifecycle security, serve as technical lead, and collaborate across Firm departments to protect information assets.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in security, experience with AI-assisted development tools, and strong analytic skills. Competitive rewards and growth opportunities accompany a robust benefits program.