Cybersecurity Automation Engineer

Job Summary
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ASSYST is seeking a Cybersecurity Automation Engineer to support our customer project in Austin, TX. This role involves designing, developing, and supporting engineering solutions that enhance penetration testing, security automation, and SIEM integrations.

Responsibilities
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• 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 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.

Qualifications
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Required
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• Professional software development 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, Power Shell).

• Experience deploying and administering Linux systems.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and secure coding practices.

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

Preferred
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• 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.

• OSCP, CEH, or equivalent penetration testing certification.

• Splunk Certified Developer or SIEM integration experience.

• Security+, CISSP, or equivalent security certification.

• Linux administration certification.

Company
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ASSYST is a global CMMI level 3 information technology solutions provider. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.