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…