Software Developer, Cybersecurity

Overview

Software Developer

Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

Austin, TX

$ – $

Full‑Time Salary Exempt

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Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Software Developer will focus on designing, developing, and delivering cybersecurity engineering solutions that enhance the client's security posture. The selected candidate will work on state‑of‑the‑art penetration testing capabilities, automation tools, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integrations.

The Software Developer will develop secure APIs, implement automation scripts, and integrate tools that enable scalable security testing, continuous monitoring, and advanced threat detection capabilities across HHSC environments. The role will also support key initiatives such as Zero Trust Architecture, continuous monitoring, and operations modernization efforts, ensuring the client remains well‑defended against emerging security threats.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• 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.
• Build and maintain Kali Linux‑based penetration testing infrastructure, including virtualized and cloud‑hosted environments.
• Configure and manage penetration testing tool chains, 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.
• 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.
• Develop scripts using Python, Power Shell, 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.
• Ensure developed solutions comply with the client’s 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Hands‑on scripting experience (Python, Bash, Power Shell).
• Experience deploying and administering Linux systems.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and secure coding practices.
• 5-8 years of professional software development experience.
• 8 years of advanced experience building security automation and platform integrations.
• 8 years of hands‑on experience with penetration testing tools and Kali Linux environments.
• Experience with containerization and virtualization (Docker, VMware, cloud‑hosted labs).
• Experience working in regulated or government environments preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during…