Security Lead Software Engineer

McMaster-Carr

$235K — $310K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in security operations, including detection, response, and vulnerability management.
  • Analytical mindset for real-world risk prioritization.
  • Experience with offensive and defensive security techniques.
  • Strong foundation in network security and server administration.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and lead projects to mitigate company risk as a Lead Security Engineer.
  • Build and enhance detection and response capabilities while assessing vulnerabilities.
  • Develop custom security tools and automation to speed up response efforts.
  • Design scalable cloud security controls for modernization efforts.
  • Experiment with emerging technologies such as LLMs for security automation.

Benefits

  • 100% tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Access to informal and formal mentorship programs.
  • Comprehensive health plans with no monthly premiums, covering all critical areas.
  • Paid parental leave, plus assistance for adoption and surrogacy.
  • Support for first-time home buyers and robust retirement accounts.
Full Job Description
About the job

How You'll Make an Impact

Our security engineering team protects the entirety of our IT and OT infrastructure: thousands of end-user devices across multiple facilities, automation equipment in distribution facilities, network devices and servers in company data centers, and our customer-facing eCommerce experience. You'll identify, define and lead work to reduce the risks we face as a company.

As a Lead Security Engineer, you'll work on projects like:
  • Detection, Response, and Risk Prioritization: Building and improving detection and response capabilities and assessing vulnerabilities in context-- understanding which issues pose real risk in our environment and prioritizing remediation accordingly.
  • Security Engineering & Automation: Developing custom security tooling, automation, and response playbooks that improve response speed and reduce operational noise.Designing scalable, maintainable security workflows that integrate cleanly with existing engineering systems.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Designing and implementing scalable cloud security controls as we migrate and modernize our infrastructure, andresearching and evaluating new security solutions.
  • Innovation & Emerging Technologies: Experimenting with LLM-driven workflows for security analysis and automation.


What You Bring

We're looking for a hands-on security engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving challenging, ambiguous problems. Our ideal candidate will have:
  • Hands-on experience in security operations, including detection, response, and vulnerability management.
  • A thoughtful, analytical approach to prioritizing real-world risks.
  • Experience with both offensive and defensive security techniques
  • A strong foundation in network security, server administration or vulnerability management.
  • Scripting ability in PowerShell or Python


Technologies We Use
  • Security, Monitoring & Vulnerability Management: Splunk, Tenable, Carbon Black, Symantec, Active Directory/Entra ID, ForeScout, Proofpoint, Checkpoint, Wireshark, tcpdump
  • Scripting: Python, PowerShell
  • Infrastructure: Azure, Linux, Kubernetes, Cisco ACI, GitLab, VMWare, Linux
  • LLMs: Copilot, OpenAI, Gemini, Claude


Cash Compensation

Total cash compensation is generally around $235,000 to $310,000 and includes a profit sharing based on company profitability.

You will also receive a relocation stipend (if applicable) and signing bonus.

Benefits

Growth & Learning
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Informal and formal mentorship
  • Employee resource groups


Health & Wellbeing
  • Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
  • Inclusive, all-gender benefits


Family & Future
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • First-time home buyer assistance
  • Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts


Time Off
  • Paid vacation and personal time

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