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Oscar Technology

Security Tools Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$180K/yr

Engineer, deploy, configure and maintain enterprise security platforms and their supporting infrastructure. * Build integrations between security tools and other enterprise systems using Python, APIs ...

Cimarron

Cyber Tools Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$133K - $143K/yr

Ensure the high availability and integrity of security platforms (including endpoint security, SIEM ... Train and mentor junior tools engineers, sharing best practices for maintaining security tools in ...

Verisign

Senior InfoSec Tools Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$135K - $183K/yr

The Engineer IV - Information Security, Tools and Engineering, is is a senior technical contributor responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of ...

Verisign

Senior InfoSec Tools Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$135K - $183K/yr

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted ... The Engineer IV - Information Security, Tools and Engineering, is is a senior technical contributor ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

CICD Tools Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a CICD Tools Engineer to perform essential tasks related to the ... Bucket Policies, Security Groups, NACLs, multi-region failover, high availability and fault ...

ECS

Cloud Security Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Implement, configure, maintain, and support cybersecurity technologies, tools, platforms, and technical security controls. * Assist with engineering secure solutions for enterprise systems, networks ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for security tools engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Security Tools Engineers are IT professionals who design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity tools and systems to protect an organization's digital assets. They work with a variety of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms. Their role involves configuring these tools, integrating them into the organization’s infrastructure, and ensuring they function effectively to detect and respond to security threats. Security Tools Engineers often collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to enhance overall security posture and automate security processes.

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To thrive as a Security Tools Engineer, you need expertise in cybersecurity principles, scripting or programming skills, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability scanners, and certifications like CISSP or CEH are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate across teams and respond to security incidents. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensuring robust security tool implementation, threat detection, and protection of organizational assets.

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A Security Tools Engineer works closely with IT, DevOps, and security operations teams to deploy, configure, and maintain security solutions like SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection tools. They often serve as the technical bridge, translating security requirements into practical implementations and ensuring interoperability across platforms. Regular collaboration includes troubleshooting tool-related issues, providing training and support, and participating in incident response or threat-hunting activities to enhance the organization's security posture.

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Security Tools Engineer

Reston, VA • On-site

Oscar Technology
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$180K/yr

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Posted 20 days ago

Job description


Location: Reston, VA - Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Employment: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Up to $180K base
Level: Senior Individual Contributor


The Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly established technology organization seeking a Senior Information Security Tools Engineer to join a small, experienced security engineering team.


This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who enjoys building, integrating and automating security platforms, rather than simply operating them. You will take technical ownership of enterprise security tooling and the infrastructure supporting it, helping ensure platforms are secure, highly available, scalable and effectively integrated across the organization.


The environment includes a broad estate of security technologies spanning areas such as SIEM, vulnerability management, endpoint security, cloud security and security automation.


What You'll Do

  • Engineer, deploy, configure and maintain enterprise security platforms and their supporting infrastructure.

  • Build integrations between security tools and other enterprise systems using Python, APIs and automation.

  • Improve the reliability, scalability, security and performance of existing security platforms.

  • Administer and troubleshoot security applications running across Linux and Windows environments.

  • Develop scripts and automation to eliminate manual processes and improve platform efficiency.

  • Support platform upgrades, migrations, integrations and new security technology deployments.

  • Work across technologies including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, cloud security and SOAR.

  • Partner with security and infrastructure teams to design solutions that integrate effectively into the wider enterprise environment.

  • Serve as a senior technical contributor and help establish engineering best practices across the security tooling environment.


What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in builders rather than just users of security tools.


You don't need experience with every security product. Deep engineering expertise with one or more enterprise security platforms can be more valuable than surface-level exposure across a large toolset.


Strong candidates will bring:



  • Several years of hands-on security engineering experience.

  • Experience deploying, administering, integrating or engineering enterprise security platforms.

  • Strong Python scripting and automation skills.

  • Experience building integrations using REST APIs or similar technologies.

  • Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows Server environments.

  • Security infrastructure and network security fundamentals.

  • Experience with technologies such as Splunk, Tenable/Nessus, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, cloud security or SOAR.

  • Ability to troubleshoot complex platform, infrastructure and integration issues.

  • A genuine engineering mindset - comfortable getting under the hood of a platform rather than only working through its user interface.


Why Consider It?

You'll join a small, highly experienced security engineering team responsible for a substantial enterprise security technology estate.


Rather than being limited to dashboards, alerting or day-to-day security operations, you'll have the opportunity to work on the architecture, infrastructure, integrations and automation behind the tools themselves.


It's a strong opportunity for an experienced security engineer who wants broad technical ownership while remaining on the individual contributor track, or for a strong engineer ready to step into a more senior security tooling position.


Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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