Senior Information Security Engineer

McDermott Will & Emery

Senior Information Security Engineer at McDermott Will & Schulte overseeing security of firm’s applications and systems. Developing security architecture and managing information systems integrity.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Florida, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $121,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the security of the Firm’s applications, networks, and systems
Manage the security and integrity of the Firm’s information systems throughout their lifecycle
Ensure that systems are secure during operations
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for other Firm departments
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs
Comprehensive benefits package
Discretionary bonus opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

information systems securitysecurity architecturesecurity requirements managementcertification and accreditationsoftware developmentnetwork securityCI/CDsecure code developmentAI-assisted development toolsLLMs

Soft Skills

organizational skillsmathematical skillsanalytical skillsability to work under tight deadlinesability to prioritize responsibilitiesability to handle confidential informationindependent workinitiativementoringcollaboration