Principal Information Security Engineer Opportunity

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

We are adding a Principal 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 the information security
• Identity and Access Management
• Endpoint Security
• Threat Detection and Response
• Security Governance
• Cloud Security

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• 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 (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.