Software Developer 3

Onsite (Must live in Austin TX area)

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

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.

(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.

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.

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.

Additional Required Qualifications

• 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.

Note: Expected Start Date 03/23/2026 and Expected End Date 08/31/2026. May be renewed up to 3 years.

Position is On Site - Austin, TX 78751. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA (Within 50-mile radius).

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested.