Team Leader - Network Security Engineering

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 14-Jul-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

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Team Overview:

The Team Leader, Network Security Engineering leads a team of associates and contractors responsible for the availability, security, compliance, and continuous improvement of critical network security platforms. This role balances people leadership with technical oversight, ensuring secure, reliable operations while advancing team capabilities and aligning with the firm's strategic objectives. The Team Leader partners closely across technology, business, and vendor teams and plays a key role in developing future leaders within Network Security Engineering.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support a team responsible for network security technologies across Segmentation, Firewall, IPS/IDS, and NAC across all environments and platforms (On-prem, Cloud, SaaS), including design, operations, and enhancements
• Align team priorities, processes, and deliverables with the firm's strategic direction and network security objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of team processes such as resource management, support models, and delivery practices.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and timely feedback to develop associates and build a strong succession pipeline.
• Ensure high quality and timely execution of projects, enhancements, and production support activities.
• Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to meet operational and security goals.
• Lead escalations and respond to system availability or security issues with appropriate urgency and accountability.

???????What Experience You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in technology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Network Security Systems or technology roles, with 3+ years in a leadership or lead-level capacity.
• Experience working in Information Systems or Network Technology roles supporting enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or guide others (formal or informal leadership experience).
• Working knowledge of nework security-related technologies or systems and how they integrate with broader infrastructure.
• Ability to make sound day-to-day decisions, manage escalations, and align solutions to business objectives.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships across teams and with vendors.

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

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Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page