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Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (On-Site & In-Person Interview Required)
Position Summary
The Software Developer III will serve within the CLIENT Chief Information Security Office (CISO) to design, develop, and support cybersecurity engineering solutions that enhance penetration testing capabilities, security automation, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integrations. This role focuses on building secure APIs, automation scripts, and tool integrations to enable scalable security testing,
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 CLIENT security standards, CLIENT 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.
Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements (8+ Years Experience)
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
- Advanced experience building security automation and platform integrations.
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments.
- Additional Required Skills (per job description): Proficiency in Python/Java/JavaScript/C#, REST API development, Linux administration, SIEM familiarity, secure coding practices.
Preferred Qualifications (3-8+ Years Experience)
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
- Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise platforms.
- Experience developing security data pipelines and SIEM integrations.
- Ability to design scalable and resilient security tool architectures.
- Additional Preferred Skills (per job description): Containerization/virtualization experience, regulated/government environment experience.
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
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