Cyber Security Engineer With Python & API Integration
Backend Developer
Python
API
Api Integration
APIs
Application Security
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Integration
Data Security
Endpoint Security
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Programming Languages
Project Management
REST APIs
Risk Management
Security
Security Automation
Security Operations
Security Testing
Software Security
Job Description
As a Cyber Security Engineer on an Agile team, you will support the development of healthcare applications by implementing new features and maintaining high standards for secure, production-ready code. The role emphasizes Python-based integrations, REST API work, and hands-on experience with modern security platforms and tools.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot REST APIs, ensuring reliable integration and end-to-end functionality.
- Read and interpret API documentation, construct API calls, and apply authentication mechanisms including OAuth, API keys, and bearer tokens.
- Use production-ready Python to build tool integrations and automation workflows.
- Gain hands-on experience with at least three (3) of the following platforms:
- Tenable Nessus or Tenable VM (vulnerability management)
- Imperva WAF (web application firewall)
- Brinqa (SOAR security orchestration, automation, and response)
- Synopsys Polaris or similar SCA tools (software composition analysis)
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR/MDR)
- Crowdstrike Falcon or Falcon Shield (endpoint protection/detection and response)
- IBM Guardium (database activity monitoring and security)
- Trend Micro VisionOne (threat intelligence and incident response)
- Zscaler ZIA or Zscaler ZPA (cloud-based security, optional but valuable)
Required Education and Qualifications
- Engineering Degree: BE / ME / BTech / MTech / B.Sc. / M.Sc.
- Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.
Mandatory Technical Skills
- Security engineering experience with Python and API integration.
Key Technologies
- Python
- REST APIs
- OAuth, API keys, bearer tokens
- Tenable Nessus, Tenable VM
- Imperva WAF
- Brinqa
- Synopsys Polaris / SCA tools
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Crowdstrike Falcon, Falcon Shield
- IBM Guardium
- Trend Micro VisionOne
- Zscaler ZIA, Zscaler ZPA
Role Details
- Location: Portland, OR (onsite)
- Compensation: USD 60 to 70 per hourly