Principal Information Security Engineer

job summary:

The Principal Information Security Engineer is a highly influential, senior individual contributor who serves as the primary technical authority and strategic partner to Information Security leadership. This role plays a critical part in shaping, advancing, and operationalizing the enterprise security program--bridging strategy, risk, and execution across the organization.

As a trusted advisor and hands on technical leader, you will design and drive scalable security solutions, guide complex initiatives, and strengthen the bank's security posture in a highly regulated environment. Success in this role is defined by technical excellence, influence, execution, and program maturity--not by formal people management

location: Creve Coeur, Missouri

job type: Permanent

salary: $155,000 - 160,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Act as the principal technical lead for the enterprise Information Security program
• Translate security strategy, risk decisions, and regulatory requirements into practical, repeatable technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and prioritization across security initiatives and engineering efforts
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex security engineering and architectural decisions
• Design, implement, and support security technologies including network security, vulnerability management, IAM, encryption, logging, and privileged access
• Embed security best practices into system design, infrastructure changes, and application implementations
• Partner with IT and business teams to assess risk and securely enable new technologies and integrations
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and security assessments through evidence collection and remediation planning
• Monitor security events and privileged activity; assist with incident response and investigation
• Mentor and guide team members through technical expertise, peer review, and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the development and improvement of security policies, standards, and procedures
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, security frameworks, and banking regulations

qualifications:

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in a technical or business related field, or equivalent experience

- 7+ years of progressive experience in information security, security engineering, or related technical roles

- Proven ability to lead through influence, expertise, and collaboration without formal authority

Certifications

- Security+ required

- CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or comparable advanced certifications strongly preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.