Position: Software Developer III (Security Engineering Focus)

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
Duration: 5 Months (Possible Extension)

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Software Developer III with strong security engineering expertise to support enterprise cybersecurity modernization initiatives. This role combines advanced software development with hands-on cybersecurity engineering, including penetration testing infrastructure, SIEM integration, and security automation.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in secure development, Kali Linux environments, SIEM telemetry pipelines, and security orchestration within enterprise or government-regulated environments.

Level Expectations

• 8+ years of professional experience

• Independently performs complex technical work

• Designs and leads development efforts

• Exercises strong technical judgment and creativity

• May provide guidance to other team members

Primary Responsibilities

Security Engineering & Development

• Design and develop secure APIs, microservices, and automation tools

• Build integrations between penetration testing platforms, vulnerability scanners, and enterprise SIEM systems

• Develop security telemetry ingestion pipelines for Splunk and other SIEM platforms

• Create automation scripts for testing, reporting, and evidence collection

• Integrate security outputs with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms

Penetration Testing Infrastructure

• Deploy and maintain Kali Linux-based testing environments (virtualized and cloud-hosted)

• Configure and manage penetration testing toolchains

• Develop custom exploit scripts, PoC code, and test harnesses

• Support red team and application security engagements

SIEM & Security Operations Integration

• Develop APIs and connectors for enterprise SIEM platforms

• Implement log parsing, normalization, and enrichment logic

• Automate alert enrichment and correlation workflows

• Collaborate with CSOC teams to improve detection fidelity

Automation & DevOps

• Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for security tooling

• Maintain version control repositories and technical documentation

Security & Compliance Alignment

• Ensure compliance with state and NIST-based security frameworks

• Participate in risk assessments and architecture reviews

• Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of advanced experience in:

  • Security automation and platform integrations

  • Penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments

• Hands-on experience with Linux system deployment and administration

• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent)

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

• Experience building REST APIs and enterprise integrations

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cybersecurity fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years proficiency in one or more: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#

• Experience building scalable security tool architectures

• Experience developing SIEM data pipelines

• Containerization/virtualization experience (Docker, VMware, cloud labs)

• Experience in regulated or government environments

Preferred Certifications

• OSCP, CEH, or equivalent penetration testing certification

• Splunk Certified Developer or SIEM integration certification

• Security+, CISSP, or equivalent

• Linux administration certification

Core Competencies

• Secure software development

• API and systems integration

• Security automation and orchestration

• Penetration testing toolchain engineering

• SIEM telemetry pipeline development

• Linux server administration

• Technical documentation and cross-team collaboration