Security Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Security engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia, where employers like Mastercard, Centene Corporation, and Boeing maintain large technology and compliance operations that consistently drive demand for security talent. The work covers a wide range from cloud security and identity and access management to OT/ICS security, with opportunities at every level from junior analyst stepping into engineering to seasoned principal and architect roles. Both the financial services sector anchored in St. Louis and the aerospace and defense corridor around Kansas City keep the Missouri market among the more active in the Midwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Staff Data Security Engineer will drive the design and implementation of enterprise data protection capabilities across Microsoft 365, endpoints, and cloud platforms.
This position will play a key role in protecting sensitive data across its full lifecycle, discovering, classifying, and securing data while reducing enterprise risk. You will work across multiple technologies and teams to ensure data security controls are scalable, actionable, and aligned to business and regulatory requirements. It also will work cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure sensitive data is identified, classified, and protected across all endpoints, cloud workloads, and collaboration platforms.
Principle Duties
Design, deploy, and tune DLP policies across Microsoft Purview DLP, covering Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and endpoint devices
Configure and manage labeling policies, trainable classifiers, and exact data match (EDM) for sensitive data types
Integrate DLP capabilities with the Defender suite. Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and its Endpoint DLP component to monitor and control data on client devices. Leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCAS) for cloud-based DLP and real-time monitoring of SaaS applications.
Configure data connectors and analytic rules in Sentinel for DLP alerts and email security events.
Monitor DLP incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive policy refinement to reduce false positives while maintaining coverage
Extend DLP coverage beyond Microsoft 365 to third-party SaaS platforms, on-premises systems, and network egress points to reduce unauthorized data access and exfiltration
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data handling standards and acceptable use policies and establish consistent policy frameworks, enforcement models, and automation for data protection
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Data Security program.
Build automation and scalable processes to reduce manual effort Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Deploy and manage DSPM tooling to provide continuous visibility into sensitive data discovery, risk exposure, and access patterns
Leverage Varonis for data access governance, entitlement reviews, and detection of abnormal data access behaviors across file shares, SharePoint, and cloud storage
Conduct regular data risk assessments, identify overexposed sensitive data, and drive remediation with data owners
Integrate DSPM findings into broader risk reporting and security metrics dashboards
Produce regular reporting on policy effectiveness, data risk posture, and key security metrics for leadership
Partner with data owners across business units to ensure proper classification of structured and unstructured data assets
Education
Bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience - Required
Required Work Experience
6+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years focused on data security, DLP or DSPM.
Required Skills and Abilities
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview DLP, including policy creation, scoped deployments, adaptive protection, and incident management
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Defender XDR suite: Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including custom analytic rules, KQL query development, workbooks, and SOAR playbooks
Experience with Varonis Data Security Platform for data access governance, risk prioritization, and threat detection
Familiarity with DSPM concepts and tooling, including sensitive data discovery and cloud data risk management
Solid understanding of data classification frameworks and Microsoft Purview Information Protection (sensitivity labels, auto-labeling, trainable classifiers)
Experience implementing DLP across multiple vectors: email, endpoint, cloud applications, and network
Demonstrated capability to analyze, operationalize, and continuously improve security controls and business processes
Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks and regulations: ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2 and NIST‑aligned compliance and security frameworks, particularly as they relate to data protection and DLP
Proven experience with email authentication standards (DMARC, SPF, DKIM) and their implementation in Microsoft 365.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a security-first mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft certifications: SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator), SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst), SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect), or AZ-500
Experience with additional DLP or CASB platforms (e.g., Symantec DLP, Forcepoint, Zscaler)
Familiarity with cloud security posture management (CSPM) in Azure, AWS, or GCP environments
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$126,710.00 - $188,840.00 AnnualBase pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Investment & Asset Management
- Fashion & Apparel
- Law & Legal Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineer jobs across Missouri.
- One or more active certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ recognized in Missouri hiring
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience securing cloud environments using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Demonstrated proficiency with SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management tools
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS relevant to Missouri industries
- Ability to obtain or maintain a federal or DoD security clearance for Missouri defense and government contractor roles
Security Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security engineer in Missouri?
Missouri does not issue a state-specific license for security engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems combined with certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or CEH. Gaining hands-on experience through internships at Missouri universities, state government agencies, or financial and healthcare employers in St. Louis and Kansas City accelerates hiring prospects considerably.
How much do security engineers make in Missouri?
Security engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $101,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,590 for the lowest 10% to over $165,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security engineers in Missouri?
Missouri security engineer roles are posted by Edward Jones, Stifel, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's mix of Fortune 500 financial services firms, federal defense contractors, and large healthcare systems creates consistent demand across multiple sectors rather than concentrating it in a single industry.
Which Missouri cities have the most security engineer jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City account for the largest share of security engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense concentration of financial services companies, healthcare systems, and federal contractors, while Kansas City's aerospace, defense, and growing technology sectors fuel steady demand, and Columbia draws openings from university and state government operations.
Are there remote security engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since security engineering is largely desk and systems work that translates well to remote environments. About 61% of security engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed security teams. Roles in threat monitoring, cloud security architecture, and application security are the most consistently offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a security engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a help desk, IT support, or network administrator role into a junior security analyst position, then building toward engineering. Missouri employers including state government agencies and large healthcare systems in St. Louis and Kansas City regularly post entry-level security analyst openings that serve as a direct bridge. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying, contributing to open-source security projects, or completing a cybersecurity program at a Missouri university gives candidates a concrete edge over others without hands-on credentials.
Where can I find and apply to security engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to security engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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