Senior Information Security Engineer - Secure Apps & Networks

McDermott; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in the United States seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks, and systems, serving as a primary technical contact for other departments. This role requires extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The position emphasizes AI-assisted development tools, risk frameworks, CI/CD concepts, secure coding, and strong organizational and analytical skills, with generous compensation and a

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
• 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-assisted development tools

LLMs

Agentic AI

Microsoft Office Suite

Security risk frameworks

Network concepts

CI/CD concepts/tools

Secure code development

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Confidential information handling

Independent work

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Security technologies

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in the United States seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks, and systems, serving as a primary technical contact for other departments. This role requires extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The position emphasizes AI-assisted development tools, risk frameworks, CI/CD concepts, secure coding, and strong organizational and analytical skills, with generous compensation and a