Senior Cybersecurity Engineer & API Integration Lead

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forcepoint seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer to lead complex API integration projects and provide on-site support and training for its cyber products in Austin, TX. You will mentor junior engineers, deliver critical documentation, and influence product roadmaps through customer feedback.

Minimum 8+ years in cybersecurity with deep knowledge of DLP/CASB/SSE/DSPM and cloud security. Proficiency in Python, SQL, XML, and REST APIs is required; Splunk SOAR / XSOAR experience is highly

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience spanning practices/methodologies, application design, and/or operational environments.
• Advanced knowledge of DLP, CASB, SSE, DSPM, and network administration.
• Advanced Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix administration.
• Advanced understanding of security design and architecture, Active Directory/LDAP/IDP, computer virtualization, and cloud architecture.
• Experience with enterprise network architecture, zero trust networking, SD-WAN, advanced firewall/proxy configurations, and hybrid/cloud network security design.
• Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, SQL, and XML; expert-level REST API integration and automation development (desired).
• Experience with SOAR orchestration tools such as Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, or equivalent (desired).
• CISSP or CISM preferred; cloud professional certification such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (desired).
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat-informed defense strategies (desired).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, installation, configuration, integration, and training for Forcepoint COTS cyber products
• Deliver training, troubleshooting, and on-site support to customers, including version upgrades
• Prepare technical documentation, including as-built designs, requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Produce executive briefings and EBR-ready deliverables for customer and Forcepoint leadership
• Provide technical briefings to customer and Forcepoint corporate leadership as required
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to key accounts
• Partner with account executives and sales leadership to drive technical wins
• Support renewal strategy, identify expansion opportunities, and influence the customer's long-term security roadmap
• Architect and lead complex REST API integration engagements across SIEMs, SOAR platforms, identity providers, and cloud-native services
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers on API and automation best practices
• Serve as the primary voice of the customer to Forcepoint product and engineering leadership
• Proactively document and elevate product gaps and feature requests to directly influence the product roadmap
• Serve as technical lead within the Professional Services team
• Mentor and develop Associate (Prof3) and Senior (Prof4) engineers

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

SQL

XML

REST API integration

Automation development

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering/Info Security or related

Tools

Splunk SOAR

Palo Alto XSOAR

Job description

Forcepoint seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer to lead complex API integration projects and provide on-site support and training for its cyber products in Austin, TX. You will mentor junior engineers, deliver critical documentation, and influence product roadmaps through customer feedback.

Minimum 8+ years in cybersecurity with deep knowledge of DLP/CASB/SSE/DSPM and cloud security. Proficiency in Python, SQL, XML, and REST APIs is required; Splunk SOAR / XSOAR experience is highly