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# Senior Information Security Engineer (AI & Data Privacy)

- **Company:** McKinstry
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,270.0 - $169,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, Fortinet
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87167428/1

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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


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