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First Bank lists this Principal Information Security Engineer opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About This Role
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
Qualifications, Competencies And Skills
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
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
About Us
Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.
Diversity
At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.
First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
At First Bank, we embrace a hybrid work environment which allows employees to work at least three full days in the office with more or all in‑office days expected of our client facing teams and the groups that support them in the business.
Additional Details
The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to, prior experience, skill set, training, and other internal business and organizational factors. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the range below. The range is driven by the geographic location of our estimated hiring location; however, the specific range may vary depending on the geographic location for remote positions. Compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each hiring instance. A reasonable estimate of the current pay: $130,000- $160,000.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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