Cyber Security Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

We're seeking a developer to join our team in building and enhancing internal cybersecurity platforms—including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems, and other investigation tools. This role centers on designing scalable, reliable, and automated solutions to strengthen our security infrastructure. You’ll lead the development lifecycle from initial design through to implementation, testing, deployment, and long-term maintenance across key data-driven systems that support enterprise-wide cybersecurity operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and implement high-performing software solutions that drive automation and support analytics within the cybersecurity organization. Emphasis is placed on resilience, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Operations team to deliver automation solutions that streamline workflows and minimize manual processes.
• Architect and maintain event-driven systems designed to provide real-time alerts and automated actions for both internal teams and external partners.
• Integrate diverse data feeds into the organization’s data lake to improve visibility and broaden security monitoring capabilities through reusable, automated ingestion frameworks.
• Support the adoption and integration of new tools and technologies, ensuring smooth transitions within the cybersecurity environment

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in programming with object-oriented languages such as Python, Go, or Java, and fluency in SQL. Demonstrated experience delivering clean, scalable, and high-performance software.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, high-volume data engineering, or real-time data streaming platforms designed for analytics.
• Expertise in cloud technologies and infrastructure tools (e.g., AWS, Databricks, Apache Spark, Terraform, Docker), with a focus on development best practices and automated deployment pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of REST APIs and data integration strategies to ensure efficient and secure communication across systems.
• Experience using infrastructure-as-code solutions like Terraform or Ansible to automate and standardize security configuration and deployment processes.
• Proficiency with modern development workflows including CI/CD pipelines, source control systems like Git, and automated testing and deployment practices.

Salary Range: $100,000-115,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

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