Security Lead Software Engineer

About

McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that has been trusted by industrial customers for over 120 years. The Security Lead Software Engineer will protect the company's IT and OT infrastructure by identifying and leading projects to reduce risks and improve security operations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Designing and implementing scalable cloud security controls as we migrate and modernize our infrastructure, and researching and evaluating new security solutions
• Experimenting with LLM-driven workflows for security analysis and automation

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Informal and formal mentorship
• Employee resource groups
• Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
• Inclusive, all-gender benefits
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
• Paid vacation and personal time

Company Overview

• McMaster-Carr develops products that are used to maintain, repair, and operate manufacturing plants and large commercial facilities. It was founded in 1901, and is headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.mcmaster.com.