Principal Information Security Engineer

Randstad Digital Americas; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority and strategic partner to Information Security leadership. You will design scalable security solutions, guide complex initiatives, and strengthen security posture in a highly regulated banking environment.

Based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, this permanent role emphasizes technical excellence, execution, and program maturity, with no direct management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information security or related technical roles
• Proven ability to lead through influence, expertise, and collaboration without formal authority

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

Skills

Information Security

Security Architecture

IAM

Network Security

SIEM

Encryption

Threat Modeling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Skills

Information Security,security architecture,logging,IAM,network security,SIEM,application implementations,architectural decisions,vulnerability management,Ability to communicate,influence decisions,leadership,ability to lead,Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,accountability,collaboration,audits,banking regulations,banking,Leadership,CISM,CISSP,network security,Collaborative mindset,enterprise security,evidence collection,encryption,remediation planning,GIAC,security technologies,security frameworks,incident response,infrastructure,financial services,Mentor,peer review,Ability to prioritize,risk management,regulatory requirements,investigation,risk,assess risk,risk management,security,security engineering,security best practices,security policies,security strategy,security testing,strategic partner,system design,technical leadership,threat modeling

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 [e-mail].

• 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.