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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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerEdward Jones
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring11
Work type39% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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RGA
Staff Data Security Engineer
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Staff Data Security Engineer
RGA
Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$127k - $189k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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CVS Health
Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research
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Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research
CVS Health
Jefferson City, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$107k - $284k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Staff Application Security Engineer – AI & Agentic Systems
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Staff Application Security Engineer – AI & Agentic Systems
CVS Health
Jefferson City, Missouri
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$107k - $284k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
Security Engineer-Network Systems
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Security Engineer-Network Systems
Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
Kansas City, Missouri
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Software Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Empower AI Inc.
Security Engineer and IT Systems Admin.
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Security Engineer and IT Systems Admin.
Empower AI Inc.
Jefferson City, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Security Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
11 jobs
Kansas City
6 jobs
Jefferson City
4 jobs
Chesterfield
3 jobs
Joplin
1 job
Clayton
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
St Louis
1 job
Bridgeton
1 job

Security Engineer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Edward Jones
Edward Jones4 open roles
Stifel
Stifel2 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health2 open roles

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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