Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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.

• deploy and manage 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.
• partner with mssp and incident response teams to address security incidents and potential threats.
• monitor logs, alerts, and reports to detect and mitigate potential security breaches.
• partner with it infrastructure team when needed to provide enterprise‑wide tier iii troubleshooting of network, desktop, server (hardware & software) and application performance & connectivity as it relates to information security.
• create and maintain security standards, operational runbooks and processes.
• drive and implement key security strategies within the focus financial partners firms designed to protect disparate environments worldwide from threats.
• partner with and provide information security expertise to the focus financial partners firms.
• work closely with other it departments to ensure security policies are integrated into all aspects of technology development and deployment.
• keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.

• bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• at least 5‑7 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a proven track record of managing solutions and responding to security incidents.
• 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.
• experience securing cloud environments such as aws and azure.
• experience with api gateways and other common web application technologies is preferred.
• experience with assessment, development, implementation, integration, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes.
• strong knowledge of enterprise security concepts/frameworks and products, secure design principles and best practices.
• familiarity with top security frameworks such as nist csf, cis benchmarks, iso 27000 series, cobit, etc.
• professional certifications such as cissp, cism, or ceh are highly desirable.
• excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its…