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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Information Security Engineer - **Company:** First Bank - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Software Architecture, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Software Application Delivery - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bed4c7e0ed671b8e ## About the Role * 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 Technical Competencies * Deep understanding of security architecture, risk management, and defense-in-depth principles * Experience with network security, IAM, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and logging/SIEM * Knowledge of secure system design, threat modeling, and security testing practices * Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to banking and financial services Professional & Leadership Competencies * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences * High degree of accountability, judgment, and discretion * Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced, regulated environment * Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence decisions constructively ## Description 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. In this Role You Will * 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 ## Related Videos - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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