Principal Information Security Engineer - Hybrid Leader

Belay Bank; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

First Bank seeks a Principal Information Security Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority and strategic partner to IS leadership. You will design scalable security solutions, guide complex initiatives, and strengthen the bank's posture in a regulated environment.

This senior IC role emphasizes technical excellence, influence, and program maturity, with a hybrid work model and no people management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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 strongly preferred.

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

Leadership

Influence

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

Security+ certification

CISSP/CISM/GIAC or equivalents

Tools

SIEM

IAM

Encryption

Network security

Vulnerability management

Job description

First Bank seeks a Principal Information Security Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority and strategic partner to IS leadership. You will design scalable security solutions, guide complex initiatives, and strengthen the bank's posture in a regulated environment.

This senior IC role emphasizes technical excellence, influence, and program maturity, with a hybrid work model and no people management responsibilities.