IT Security Engineer
Company: Polsinelli
Location: Kansas City, MO (Remote)
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-04-14
About this role
At Polsinelli, *What a Law Firm Should Be* is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli is hiring a Security Engineer for any of our offices, with the option to work remotely. However, our preference is for this role to be based in Kansas City.
#### ROLE OVERVIEW
Security Engineers are responsible for the secure operations of infrastructure, platforms, and software, including the installation, maintenance, and improvement of hybrid (on-premise and cloud) computing environments. They also help develop new designs and security strategies across all applications, including infrastructure, platform, and SaaS.
#### RESPONSIBILITIES
- Configure business operating environments securely
- Perform penetration testing and threat hunting to identify potential risks
- Monitor for and respond to incidents in the Firm's hybrid environment
- Keep infrastructure current, make recommendations, and continually improve security technologies
- Analyze, design, and develop programs, shell scripts, tests, and infrastructure automation capabilities
- Work with analysts and engineers across the organization to continually improve cyber resilience
- Provide support to understand and develop system requirements and technical solutions for cybersecurity engineering based on system architectures (CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and NIST Cyber Security Framework).
- Support the maturation of the enterprise architecture to align with the Firm’s information security and risks to the organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals
- Develop alternatives of system designs and...