Job Description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Software Developer 2 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission .


All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Software Developer II performs advanced (senior-level) software development work focused on designing, building, testing, and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel capabilities for DSHS projects. This role is responsible for developing custom automation playbooks, analytics rules, behavioral models, connectors, and integrations to support SOAR and UEBA functionality. The position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative, independent judgment, and technical leadership.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

1. Microsoft Sentinel SOAR Development (40%)

Designs, develops, tests, and deploys Sentinel SOAR automation playbooks using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, ARM templates, and REST APIs.

Creates automated workflows for alert enrichment, triage, response actions, notification processes, and case management.

Integrates Sentinel with third-party systems (EDR, IAM, ticketing systems, email gateways, firewalls, etc.) to automate security operations.

2. UEBA & Analytics Engineering (30%)

Develops custom UEBA detection rules , anomaly models, ML-based behavior patterns, and advanced hunting queries (KQL).

Builds and maintains analytics content, data parsers, normalization rules, and entity behavior profiles.

Evaluates behavioral anomalies and collaborates with cybersecurity teams to fine-tune detection logic.

3. SIEM Content Development & Platform Engineering (15%)

Designs and implements custom data connectors, ingestion pipelines, and data transformation logic.

Creates dashboards, workbooks, hunting queries, and detection-as-code assets.

Performs platform tuning to improve performance, reduce noise, and align to MITRE ATT&CK and Zero Trust principles.

4. Application Development & Integration (10%)

Develops supporting code modules, scripts, microservices, and helper APIs using Python, PowerShell, .NET, or similar languages.

Works with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, version control, and infrastructure-as-code where applicable.

5. Documentation, Collaboration & Support (5%)

Writes technical design documents, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and automation runbooks.

Collaborates with DSHS, HHSC CISO Office, and cross-functional stakeholders on requirements, testing, and deployment.

Provides Tier III support for Sentinel engineering issues and participates in after-action reviews when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Sentinel architecture, SOAR, and UEBA capabilities.

Azure cloud services, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Key Vault, and Azure AD.

Security operations processes (triage, threat detection, incident response, threat modeling).

MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, Zero Trust Architecture concepts.

Programming and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, KQL, C#, JavaScript, or equivalent).

CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Git-based version control.

API integrations and JSON/YAML structures.

Skills in:

Building Logic App workflows and custom Sentinel automation playbooks.

Writing complex KQL queries for analytics, hunting, and behavioral detection.

Developing custom connectors, data maps, and parsers.

Designing and optimizing UEBA detection models.

Debugging SOAR workflows and resolving integration issues.

Communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Abilities to:

Work independently and take ownership of complex development tasks.

Translate security requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Analyze threat behaviors and develop meaningful detections.

Work collaboratively with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams.

Manage multiple work assignments and meet deadlines.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

• 4 years graduation from accredited university in computer science or related field
• 2 years full-time experience in software development, cloud engineering, SIEM engineering, or cybersecurity

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 01/26/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1512 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM , excluding State holidays.
Primary work location is 701 W. 51st Austin, TX 78751 . The working position is On Site . Any travel or expenses are at Candidate's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved authorization for travel away from the primary location. Candidate may be required to work outside business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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