Senior Information Security Engineer - Enterprise Security Lead

McDermott; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks, and systems. This role involves managing security throughout the lifecycle and serving as a primary technical contact for other Firm departments.

Responsibilities include developing security requirements, maintaining the security architecture, and ensuring compliance during development and production.

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

AI/LLM tools

Cybersecurity risk frameworks

CI/CD security

Network security basics

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Discretion/confidential handling

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CI/CD tools

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks, and systems. This role involves managing security throughout the lifecycle and serving as a primary technical contact for other Firm departments.

Responsibilities include developing security requirements, maintaining the security architecture, and ensuring compliance during development and production.