Software Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their DevSecOps team, focusing on embedding security into the software development lifecycle and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures.

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Responsibilities

Design, maintain, and improve secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
Conduct threat modeling exercises and recommend mitigations
Manage Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and other security scanning tools
Track, investigate, and assess vulnerabilities across internal systems and applications
Define and support SLAs for security compliance and remediation timelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into DevOps workflows
Participate in risk management activities and security audits
Document and promote best practices for DevSecOps operations

Qualification

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum 2+ years of experience in software engineering and/or DevOps roles
Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
Strong proficiency in version control systems (Git)
Strong proficiency in operating systems (Windows, Linux)
Solid understanding of networking, cloud platforms, and containerization
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Hold US Citizenship or be a Green Card Holder

Preferred

Hands-on experience with threat modeling and risk assessment frameworks
Hands-on experience with security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management: tracking, investigating, and remediation
Development platform administration (Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise)
Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes hardening)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience with secrets management and identity/access control
Strong knowledge of risk management practices and security SLAs
Ability to collaborate effectively on security initiatives