REQT: Direct Client: Cybersecurity Automation Engineer @ Austin, TX ONSITE Only Locals

Cybersecurity Automation Engineer

Austin, TX ONSITE Only Locals

6 Months Contract

The position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). The program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

The program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.

Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

Level Description

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Job Description

Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Testing and evaluating new programs. Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts.

Additional job details and special considerations

HHSC ITSAC Software Developer III

(Cybersecurity Engineering Penetration Testing & SIEM Integration)

Position Summary

The Software Developer III will serve within the HHSC 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 will focus on building secure APIs, automation scripts, and tool integrations that enable scalable security testing, continuous monitoring, and data-driven threat detection across HHSC environments.

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.

This role directly supports HHSC's Zero Trust, continuous monitoring, and security operations modernization initiatives.

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

Engagement Type

ITSAC Contract Resource

Works under HHSC Office of the CISO

Supports enterprise cybersecurity modernization initiatives

Business Value to HHSC

This role enables HHSC 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

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Advanced experience building security automation and platform integrations.
8	Required	Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments.
8	Required	PLEASE CHECK THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
3	Preferred	Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
3	Preferred	Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise platforms.
3	Preferred	Experience developing security data pipelines and SIEM integrations.
3	Preferred	Ability to design scalable and resilient security tool architectures.
3	Preferred	PLEASE CHECK THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE