Senior Information Security Engineer (AI & Data Privacy)

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services
  
  

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join our growing Enterprise Tech Projects team in Seattle, WA. This role partners with leaders in information security design and deployment, while ensuring the protection of sensitive data and IT infrastructure. This role involves supporting the development, Implementation, and maintenance of security roadmaps, policies, procedures, and protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role works with stakeholders and other partner teams in implementing and maintaining information security. This role will be essential in supporting a Security vision and deploying product enhancements in growing the business.

What You’ll Do

This role will be responsible for partnering on the design, implementation, and optimization of our security capabilities. This role works to ensure our organization's security posture is robust, scalable, and aligned with best practices across Cybersecurity framework capabilities of:

• Security development in the product development lifecycle
• Designing a secure Network infrastructure
• Identity and Access Management
• Endpoint Security
• Threat Detection and Response
• Security Governance
• Cloud Security
  
  

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, inclusive of security operations architecture orengineering.
• Advanced knowledge of security operations technologies (e.g., Arctic Wolf, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Fortinet, Netwrix, etc.).
• Strong understanding of threat detection methodologies, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and incident response lifecycle.
• Experience with cloud security technologies (explicitly Azure) and hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIA).
• Experience with modern security architectures such as Zero Trust, XDR, Identity, and SASE.
• Previous work experience in helping deliver bar raising value to organizations with an existing security framework in place.
  
  

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
  
  

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
  
  

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $99,270 - $169,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.