McMaster-Carr

Security Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL (Elmhurst) · Senior

Work authorization required$235k-$310kDetected 35 days ago

PythonGitAzureKubernetesLinuxLLMsNetwork SecurityFirewallCiscoWiresharkLeadershipCommunication

About the role

This role is a pathway to senior engineering management and technical leadership-your growth is determined by your impact, not by tenure.
That responsibility means engineering work starts with a deep understanding of the problem and its impact, grounded in clear ownership, open communication, and direct feedback.
Our teams are trusted to make thoughtful decisions about how work gets done, balancing a high bar for quality with practical execution.

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.

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:
Security, Monitoring & Vulnerability Management: Splunk, Tenable, Carbon Black, Symantec, Active Directory/Entra ID, ForeScout, Proofpoint, Checkpoint, Wireshark, tcpdump
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.

Experimenting with LLM-driven workflows for security analysis and automation.
What You Bring
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
Scripting: Python, PowerShell
Infrastructure: Azure, Linux, Kubernetes, Cisco ACI, GitLab, VMWare, Linux
LLMs: Copilot, OpenAI, Gemini, Claude

McMaster‑Carr is a leading e‑commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for more than 120 years.
Our products help customers restore manufacturing lines quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative products.
We earn that trust by offering the right products, making them easy to find, and delivering them fast--so customers can solve problems with speed, precision, and confidence.
We intentionally cultivate a culture focused on clear execution and long‑term growth.
We are responsible for securing systems that endure for decades and support the company's long-term growth.
How You'll Make an Impact
Our security engineering team protects the entirety of our
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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
Data We Collect

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.

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