Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

St. Louis, MORemoteusvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

USD 140,000 - 160,000/year

// Salary Range

140,000–160,000 USD / year

// Posted

3 weeks ago

// Work Mode

hybrid

About the Role

Overview The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for protecting Focus’ computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role involves developing and implementing security measures, monitoring systems, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of cybersecurity best practices.   This is a hybrid role in St. Louis, MO, and it will require 3 days per week onsite. <h1>Key Responsibilities</h1> <ul> <li>The Senior Security Engineer is principally responsible for deploying and managing information security solutions and controls across the enterprise in a way that is transparent to end users, supports executive strategies, and fundamentally ensures the security of the information Focus is entrusted to protect.</li> <li>Partners with MSSP and Incident Response teams to address security incidents and potential threats.</li> <li>Monitors logs, alerts, and reports to detect and mitigate potential security breaches.</li> <li>Partner with IT infrastructure team when needed to provided enterprise-wide tier III troubleshooting of network, desktop, server (hardware & software) and application performance & connectivity as it relates to Information Security.</li> <li>Creates and maintains security standards, operational runbooks and processes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Drive and implement key security strategies within the Focus Financial Partners firms designed to protect disparate environments world-wide from threats.  </li> <li>Partner with and provide information security expertise to the Focus Financial Partners firms.</li> <li>Work closely with other IT departments to ensure security policies are integrated into all aspects of technology development and deployment.</li> <li>Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture.</li> </ul> <h1>Qualifications</h1> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience.</li> <li>At least 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a proven track record of managing solutions and responding to security incidents.</li> <li>Must have extensive experience in deploying, securing, and managing environments, specifically with solutions related to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), identity management, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), email protection, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and leveraging Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP). This includes a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in setting up and maintaining these solutions, ensuring robust security measures are in place, and effectively managing identities across various platforms.</li> <li>Must have experience securing cloud environments such as AWS and Azure</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Experience with API Gateways and other common web application technologies is preferred</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Experience with assessment, development, implementation, integration, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of enterprise security concepts/frameworks and products, secure design principles and best practices</li> <li>Familiarity with top security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27000 series, COBIT, etc.</li> <li>Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li> </ul> #LI-KJ2   This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $140,000–$160,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.  <div class="content-conclusion">About Focus Financial Partners Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusfinancialpartners.com.mcas.ms%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=17a55f8bbf7c1a828873b443c93438c90f956e865b157078ce47695678ecb61e___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOjk5ZjFkMmE2MWY3YWJhOWM1MTUyMTUzMGI3NWMyY2VhOjY6NWQxYjo5M2Q1NmZiMDc3OTdlMzc1YTg0ZmRiYzVjOTA3MDk2OTcyZWIyOGI1YzNmZmI4MDc2MGMwZWM4YzIyOGE0N2NkOnA6VDpO">www.focusfinancialpartners.com</a> or follow the company on <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.linkedin.com/company/focus-financial-partners___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOmQ1YjM0NmNjMjMzMTcwZmViMGI3OWExNTFmZmM3NjQwOjY6YjQ0OTpmNWViYzRmODkzYTRhYmYwNjBkNmFmMGJlYjE5ZWI3Njc1MTZiNmExYjBmNWVmMGEyMjdkNzM5NTBhYTQ3OTE1OnA6VDpO">LinkedIn</a>. Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.  Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@focuspartners.com">careers@focuspartners.com</a>. The following language is for US based roles only For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found <a id="menur4dt" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://focus-financial.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/Privacy-Notice-Personnel-Supplement-for-CA-residents-Jan-1-2025-Final-Clean.pdf?dm=1740065249" target="_blank">here</a> For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST.  AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.  For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.  An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.  For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.  The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.</div>

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