Job ID: JOB_ID_3183382
About the Role
HHSC is seeking three highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineers to join their team and play a pivotal role in advancing cybersecurity engineering initiatives within the Office of the CISO. This critical position focuses on the design, development, and ongoing support of sophisticated security automation solutions, robust penetration testing infrastructure, and seamless SIEM integrations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting HHSC’s strategic Zero Trust architecture, enhancing continuous monitoring capabilities, and modernizing security operations to meet evolving threats.
Key Responsibilities and Technical Focus
- Security Engineering and Development: Design, develop, and implement secure software components, APIs, and microservices that are essential for supporting penetration testing activities and driving security automation. Build and maintain critical integrations between various penetration testing tools, vulnerability scanners, and enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms. Develop efficient data ingestion pipelines to normalize and forward security telemetry data into SIEM systems like Splunk and others, ensuring comprehensive visibility. Create advanced automation scripts to streamline security testing processes, automate evidence collection, and generate detailed reports. Integrate testing results directly with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Penetration Testing Enablement: Build, configure, and maintain secure Kali Linux-based penetration testing environments, including both virtualized and cloud-hosted setups. Configure and manage a comprehensive suite of penetration testing toolchains and frameworks. Develop custom exploit scripts, proof-of-concept code, and specialized testing harnesses to enhance offensive security capabilities. Provide crucial support to red team and application penetration testing engagements through the development of specialized automation tools and utilities.
- SIEM and Security Operations Integration: Develop robust APIs and connectors to seamlessly integrate various security tools with enterprise SIEM platforms. Implement sophisticated log parsing, enrichment, and normalization techniques to significantly improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives. Automate critical workflows for alert enrichment, correlation, and reporting, enhancing the efficiency of the Security Operations Center (SOC). Collaborate closely with CSOC teams to ensure that developed solutions align perfectly with real-time monitoring and detection requirements.
- Scripting and Automation Expertise: Develop and maintain automation scripts using popular languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages. Implement and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines specifically for security tooling and integrations. Maintain version control repositories (e.g., Git) and produce comprehensive technical documentation for all developed solutions.
- Security and Compliance Alignment: Ensure all developed solutions strictly comply with HHSC security standards, Department of Information Resources (DIR) security controls, and relevant NIST frameworks. Actively participate in architecture reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. Produce high-quality technical documentation, detailed configuration guides, and operational runbooks for deployed solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of advanced, hands-on experience in building security automation and platform integrations.
- 8+ years of practical experience with penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
- Demonstrated experience deploying and administering Linux systems.
- Familiarity with leading SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Azure Sentinel, or similar solutions.
- Solid knowledge of fundamental cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- 5-8+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
- Experience developing REST APIs and integrating complex enterprise platforms.
- Proven experience developing security data pipelines and SIEM integrations.
- Experience with containerization and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, VMware, cloud-hosted labs).
- Ability to design scalable, resilient, and high-performance security tool architectures.
- Experience working within regulated environments, such as government or healthcare sectors.
Preferred Certifications
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent penetration testing certification.
- Splunk Certified Developer or a recognized SIEM integration certification.
- Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent security certification.
- Linux administration certification.
Key Competencies
- Secure software development lifecycle
- API and systems integration
- Security automation and orchestration
- Penetration testing toolchain engineering
- SIEM and log pipeline development
- Linux server administration
- Technical documentation and collaborative problem-solving
Special Requirements
Need local to TX and local DL. HHSC is seeking three professionals. Requires 8 or more years of experience. Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently perform complex tasks, and may lead or direct the work of others. A high degree of creativity, technical expertise, and independent decision-making is expected. Ensure solutions comply with HHSC security standards, DIR security controls, and NIST frameworks. Participate in architecture reviews and risk assessments.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Austin, TX
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
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