Security Controls Engineer

Role: Security Controls EngineerLocation: Irving, TXJob Type: FulltimeIf you are interested, please share your updated resumeJob DescriptionRoles & ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities• Design and develop custom security controls based on threat modelling outputs• Build:o Detective controls using Python-based frameworkso Preventative controls using OPA/Rego policies• Extend and enhance existing security control frameworks• Develop and maintain:o Automated unit testso Behavioral (BDD) test cases• Integrate controls into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation• Collaborate with:o Threat modeling teamso Cloud architectso Security SMEsRequired QualificationsThis is a development-heavy role. Candidates must demonstrate strong coding capability.Security experience is required, but coding proficiency is mandatory.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in DevSecOps engineering with a focus on cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), ideally working within a security program.• Strong software engineering background - proficiency in software testing methodologies and tools.• Advanced proficiency in Python - proficiency with Python and Terraform for testing, automation and custom tool development.• Proficiency with:o API integrations and backend developmento Writing scalable, maintainable code• Hands-on experience with:o Automated testing frameworks (Python)o CI/CD pipelines• Experience with cloud-native development and architecture, leveraging services and tools specific to AWS, GCP, and Azure.• Experience with detection engineering: detection-as-code practices, developing and maintaining detection rules• Hands-on experience with Open Policy Agency (OPA) for policy enforcement• Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices• Experience with SIEM query languages such as Splunk SPL, YARA rules, etc.• MUST pass Karat Assessment (Python focused).