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 roles11
Top employerAllied Universal
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring5
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
Companies hiring6

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Allied Universal
Security Officer Full Time Telephone Operations
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Allied Universal
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Security Officer Full Time Telephone Operations
Allied Universal
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Allied Universal
Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Operations
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Allied Universal
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Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Operations
Allied Universal
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Allied Universal
Security Officer Full Time Lobby Operations
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Security Officer Full Time Lobby Operations
Allied Universal
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Allied Universal
Security Officer Access Control Operations
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Security Officer Access Control Operations
Allied Universal
Earth City, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Spiral Solutions and Technologies, Inc
Operations Training/Stan Eval Support Specialist (Must Have Security Clearance)
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Operations Training/Stan Eval Support Specialist (Must Have Security Clearance)
Spiral Solutions and Technologies, Inc
Whiteman AFB, Missouri
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
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Security Operations Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
4 jobs
Kansas City
4 jobs
Hazelwood
1 job
Earth City
1 job
Whiteman AFB
1 job

Security Operations Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Allied Universal
Allied Universal5 open roles
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis2 open roles
Saint Luke's
Saint Luke's1 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 Allied Universal, Washington University in St. Louis, and Saint Luke's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Hazelwood 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.

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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