Cyber Security Engineer
Austin, TX, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 14 hours agoContract W2
Contract Independent
Travel Required
On-site
$70 - $80/hr
Beacon Systems, Inc
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Job Details
Skills
- Bash
- C#
- CISSP
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous Integration
- Cyber Security
- Docker
- Documentation
- Java
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Linux Administration
- Management
- Microservices
- Normalization
- Penetration Testing
- Programming Languages
- Python
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reporting
- Research
- Risk Assessment
- SAP GRC
- SIEM
- Scripting
- Security Controls
- Security Engineering
- Security Operations
- Security QA
- Security+
- Software Development
- Splunk
- Technical Drafting
- Technical Writing
- Testing
- User Experience
- VMware
- Version Control
- Virtualization
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Windows PowerShell
- Workflow
Summary
About Us
At Radiant Digital, we empower organizations worldwide with innovative IT and consulting solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and impact. From federal agencies like NASA and the USDA to leaders in telecom, healthcare, and energy, we help transform challenges into opportunities through technology.
Job Description:
Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Duration: 6+ months
Work Location: Austin, Texas 78701 : Hybrid
Description:
Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Testing and evaluating new programs. Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts.
Position Summary
The position requires strong software development expertise combined with hands-on cybersecurity engineering skills, including Kali Linux server deployment, penetration testing toolchain support, SIEM data ingestion, and security automation scripting.
Primary Responsibilities
Security Engineering & Development
- Design and develop secure software components, APIs, and microservices to support penetration testing workflows and security automation.
- Build custom integrations between penetration testing platforms, vulnerability scanning tools, and enterprise SIEM platforms.
- Develop data ingestion pipelines to normalize and forward security telemetry into Splunk and other SIEM platforms.
- Create automation scripts to orchestrate security testing, evidence collection, and reporting processes.
- Support integration of security testing results into governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.
Penetration Testing Enablement
- Build and maintain Kali Linux-based penetration testing infrastructure, including virtualized and cloud-hosted environments.
- Configure and manage penetration testing toolchains, frameworks, and supporting services.
- Develop custom exploit scripts, test harnesses, and proof-of-concept code to validate security findings.
- Support red team and application penetration testing engagements through automation and tool development.
SIEM & Security Operations Integration
- Develop APIs and connectors to integrate security tools with enterprise SIEM platforms.
- Implement log parsing, enrichment, and normalization logic to improve detection fidelity.
- Automate alert enrichment, correlation, and reporting workflows.
- Collaborate with CSOC teams to align development efforts with detection and monitoring requirements.
Scripting & Automation
- Develop scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages to automate security operations and testing processes.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for security tooling and integration code.
- Maintain version control repositories and documentation for developed solutions.
Security & Compliance Alignment
- Ensure developed solutions comply with HHSC security standards, DIR security control requirements, and NIST-based frameworks.
- Participate in architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical design sessions.
- Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational runbooks.
Required Qualifications Software Developer III
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 5 years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
- Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise platforms.
- Hands-on scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Experience deploying and administering Linux systems.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and secure coding practices.
Additional Qualifications Software Developer III
- 5 8 years of professional software development experience.
- Advanced experience building security automation and platform integrations.
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments.
- Experience developing security data pipelines and SIEM integrations.
- Experience with containerization and virtualization (Docker, VMware, cloud-hosted labs).
- Ability to design scalable and resilient security tool architectures.
- Experience working in regulated or government environments preferred.
Preferred Certifications
- OSCP, CEH, or equivalent penetration testing certification.
- Splunk Certified Developer or SIEM integration experience.
- Security+, CISSP, or equivalent security certification.
- Linux administration certification.
Key Competencies
- Secure software development
- API and systems integration
- Security automation and orchestration
- Penetration testing toolchain engineering
- SIEM and log pipeline development
- Linux server administration
- Technical documentation and collaboration
This role enables to:
- Scale penetration testing operations through automation
- Integrate security testing outputs into continuous monitoring
- Strengthen threat detection through enriched SIEM telemetry
- Reduce manual security operations effort
- Support Zero Trust and continuous compliance objectives
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10230636
- Position Id: 8896178
- Posted 14 hours ago
Company Info
About Beacon Systems, Inc
Beacon Systems (BeaconGov) is provider of strategic technology and business solutions to federal government entities alongside partners with strong federal, state and local backgrounds.
Senior Partners are military veterans who served our country with dignity and commitment. Our solid core staff and existing partnerships can readily access technical and support personnel nationwide.
BeaconGOV specializes in providing comprehensive Information Technology (IT) support services offering complete application development and implementation services, outsourcing, support, and training for enterprise wide systems that all synthesize into a smoothly integrated operation that will consistently aid in the advancement of the business from one level of production and efficiency the next level.
Beacon Systems is a Small, minority- woman-owned, and 8(a)/SDB certified company that demonstrates the season qualities of a larger company. Its management comprises of industry leaders with strong federal backgrounds who have demonstrated running successful companies and committed to results for our clients.
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Senior Partners are military veterans who served our country with dignity and commitment. Our solid core staff and existing partnerships can readily access technical and support personnel nationwide.
BeaconGOV specializes in providing comprehensive Information Technology (IT) support services offering complete application development and implementation services, outsourcing, support, and training for enterprise wide systems that all synthesize into a smoothly integrated operation that will consistently aid in the advancement of the business from one level of production and efficiency the next level.
Beacon Systems is a Small, minority- woman-owned, and 8(a)/SDB certified company that demonstrates the season qualities of a larger company. Its management comprises of industry leaders with strong federal backgrounds who have demonstrated running successful companies and committed to results for our clients.
Careers
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