Cybersecurity Engineer

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

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

8Years-Required-Advanced experience building security automation and platform integrations.

8 Years -Required-Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments.

8 Years -Required-PLEASE CHECK THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

3 Years -Preferred-Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.

3 Years -Preferred-Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise platforms.

3-Preferred-Experience developing security data pipelines and SIEM integrations.

3 Years -Preferred-Ability to design scalable and resilient security tool architectures.

3 Years -Preferred-PLEASE CHECK THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE