Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Job Posting Title:

Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer

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Hiring Department:

Information Security Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Remote work allowed for this position. Individuals who reside outside Texas but within the United States and its territories will be considered, but will require Central Office approval.

So... Do you ever wonder what would have happened if Henry VII would have stayed married to Catherine of Aragon? Do you sometimes think that if you keep using the word “engaged” you might eventually achieve semantic satiation? Do you ever wonder what Roger Ramjet put into his Ramjet proton energy pills and if it had any bearing on his status as an internationally famous good guy? Do you sometimes lie awake at night wondering if there are only feral cows in Papua New Guinea? Me neither, but if you are still reading, you might be a good fit for our team.

In this role, you will help our team build tools and software to help the University of Texas at Austin manage risks, defend against attacks, and deploy services to assist and secure entities all over the planet (e.g., across the wider University of Texas System and other education institutions across the planet). As such, you will be collaborating with colleagues from across various teams in the Information Security Office (e.g., development, risk management, and threat detection/response) to evolve and mature our overall Information Security Program.

You will also have fun (if you are into fun) and might even be warmed by your impact and ability to help others (unless you are a cyborg, in which case your AI should have directed you to our other posting).
 
The threat landscape we operate in is complex and requires a team with varying perspectives to respond appropriately; therefore, please apply even if you are unsure if your experience is relevant. The most important ingredients for success on this team are a strong ability to think creatively about problems, very strong communication skills, and a passion to learn and share knowledge.
 
As a Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer, you will have the role of working on and directly leading aspects of development for some of our major cybersecurity solutions: Panopticon, Isora, Stache, CHOMP, Dorkbot, and new creations we haven’t thought of yet. Some of our solutions directly serve UT Austin (or the entire UT System of campuses), while others serve a large pool of subscribers across the planet. You will have the opportunity to apply your style and experience directly to what you are working on.

You will get to work on large services and will have a chance to directly see the positive impact they have across the state, the country and even across the planet. You will get an opportunity to contribute to product development and roadmap with your unique perspective and ideas.

You will get to work with a very intelligent and dedicated team to address enterprise cybersecurity challenges through novel approaches in an office that highly values work-life balance, the freedom to explore out of the box ideas, and serving others.

Most importantly, you will help take our tools and ideas to the next level. What starts here changes the world!
 

Your skills will make a difference. 

 

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for our team.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: 

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) 
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds 
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and