Lead Security Engineer – Assurance & Design

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, and construction and facility services.

We are adding a Lead Information Security Engineer to our growing IT division in Seattle, WA. This role will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of our security capabilities. This role is critical in ensuring 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, communicating and collaborating with senior leadership to improve the state of information security, identity and access management, endpoint security, threat detection and response, security governance, and cloud security.

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 7+ years specifically in security operations architecture or engineering.
• Deep 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 (Power Shell, 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.

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

The pay range for this position is $137,880 – $240,400 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. 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.

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.