Job Description

Salary: $56,000 - 73,000 per year Requirements:

• We prefer a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• We need at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, API security, or closely related engineering work.
• We require a solid understanding of security systems, risks, concepts, and terminology.
• We expect hands-on experience with critical security technologies such as Linux, UNIX, Proofpoint, Windows, web applications, LDAP, DBMS, networks, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, API security, DNS, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• We highly prefer intermediate to advanced knowledge in at least one of these areas: API Security, CSPM, SSPM, or AI Security.
• We prefer an intermediate understanding of Azure cloud environments, controls, and architecture.
• We prefer familiarity with basic scripting languages such as shell, PERL, Visual Basic, PHP, or Python.
• We need the ability to diagnose security, network, and system issues.
• We expect a strong understanding of infrastructure architecture, including networks, security tools, and operating systems, with the ability to advise leaders on the impact of these components.
• We need a strong grasp of API security risks, including OWASP API Security Top 10 vulnerabilities and current attack methods.
• We require the ability to communicate technical risks and remediation guidance clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• We prefer experience working with API security tools in containerized environments.

• We administer API security, cloud and SaaS security posture management, AI security tooling, and other firm platforms as needed.
• We troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• We participate in Agile practices to help develop our security platforms.
• We identify gaps in security controls and recommend appropriate remediation.
• We support daily operational work across a large enterprise network.
• We may perform on-call work and scheduled tasks outside normal business hours for some functions.
• We provide technical leadership and handle complex system-level assignments.
• We design, implement, and support API security controls across enterprise applications, cloud services, and third-party integrations.
• We lead investigations and remediation for API-related security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance findings.
• We analyze API traffic and security telemetry to detect unusual behavior, abuse, and potential attacks.
• We guide and mentor junior engineers and security analysts on API security best practices and secure coding principles.

• AI
• API
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• LDAP
• Linux
• Network
• OWASP
• PHP
• Perl
• Python
• Security
• Unix
• Visual Basic
• Web
• Windows

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We are Edward Jones, a privately owned Fortune 500 financial services firm with over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada. We put people first and are committed to creating positive impact for our clients, colleagues, communities, and society. We foster an innovative, flexible, inclusive workplace where associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This Security Engineer IV role is part of our team dedicated to safeguarding our information systems and aligning security systems with our Information Security policies and business objectives. The position is based in our Tempe, AZ or St. Louis, MO home office environment, with in-office expectations for those within commuting distance. Our compensation and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, tax-advantaged accounts, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal days, volunteer time, and potential bonus and profit-sharing eligibility.

last updated 40 week of 2026

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