Senior Information Security Engineer

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. 

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. 

With us, you’ll find: 

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!  

• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.  

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.  

  

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.   

Job Description:

The Senior Information Security Engineer oversees the security of the Firm’s applications, networks, and systems. This position manages the security and integrity of the Firm’s information systems throughout their lifecycle and ensures that systems are secure during operations and is a primary technical point of contact for other Firm departments. This position works under minimal supervision and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and 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

Job Specifications

- 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 

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. 

Target Hiring Range $121,000 - $203,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.