(Cybersecurity Enginee

JOB DESCRIPTION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

(Cybersecurity Engineering – Penetration Testing & SIEM Integration)

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.

Required Qualifications – Software Developer III

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent 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