Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Security Operations Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in financial services, defense contracting, and healthcare IT, with demand at every level from analyst-track associates to senior engineers leading enterprise security operations centers. The busiest hiring markets are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia, where employers like Boeing, Cerner (Oracle Health), and Edward Jones maintain large security and technology teams. The most sought-after specialties are SIEM engineering, cloud security operations, and incident response. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerCRB
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring8
Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Enterprise Technology - Network Security Operations Analyst
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Enterprise Technology - Network Security Operations Analyst
NBH Bank
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Global Security Operations Specialist (St Louis, MO)
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Global Security Operations Specialist (St Louis, MO)
Bayer
St. Louis, Missouri
IT Support
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$55k.6 - $83k.4/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Cyber Security Operations Specialist II/Tier 2
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Cyber Security Operations Specialist II/Tier 2
CACI International
St. Louis, Missouri
IT Support
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$63k - $130k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Security Officer Patrol Operations
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Security Officer Patrol Operations
Allied Universal
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Operations Manager
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Security Operations Manager
ARCO Companies
Brentwood, Missouri
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
GIAC Certification

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Security Operations Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
5 jobs
Kansas City
2 jobs
Saint Peters
2 jobs
Brentwood
1 job
Hazelwood
1 job
Springfield
1 job
Whiteman AFB
1 job
Jefferson City
1 job

Security Operations Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

CRB2 open roles
Allied Universal2 open roles
Bayer1 open role

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security operations engineer jobs across Missouri.

  • Active security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ recognized by Missouri employers
  • Three or more years of hands-on experience in a security operations center environment
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
  • Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint detection, and threat intelligence practices
  • Experience with cloud security operations across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field

Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security operations engineer in Missouri?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems followed by entry-level SOC analyst work to build hands-on experience. Missouri has no state-issued license for this role, but employers across St. Louis and Kansas City consistently prioritize candidates holding industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP. Gaining experience with SIEM tools and network monitoring in an analyst role is the standard stepping stone to the engineer title.

How much do security operations engineers make in Missouri?

Security operations engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $103,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,700 for the lowest 10% to over $161,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security operations engineers in Missouri?

Missouri security operations engineer roles are posted by CRB, Allied Universal, and Bayer and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's strong base of defense contractors, regional banks, and large healthcare IT firms makes it a consistent source of security engineering openings throughout the year.

Which Missouri cities have the most security operations engineer jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Saint Peters account for the most security operations engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense concentration of financial institutions, defense contractors, and hospital systems, while Kansas City's growing technology corridor and federal agency presence drive demand there, and Columbia benefits from the University of Missouri's research and healthcare networks anchoring steady openings.

Are there remote security operations engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 67% of security operations engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based, tool-driven nature of SOC work. Roles focused on threat monitoring, SIEM administration, and incident triage are the most commonly offered remotely, while positions requiring on-site access to classified systems or physical infrastructure tend to remain in-office.

How can I get hired as a security operations engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a SOC analyst, IT support technician, or network administrator at a Missouri employer and building toward the engineer role from within. Large Missouri-based technology and healthcare employers run cybersecurity apprenticeship and early-career programs that accept candidates without prior security titles. Earning CompTIA Security+ or Network+ before applying gives a concrete credential edge, and completing a home lab or capture-the-flag portfolio demonstrates hands-on skill that Missouri hiring managers in financial services and defense contracting respond well to.

Where can I find and apply to security operations engineer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to security operations engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and beyond. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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