FDE – Security Scan Agent Engineer

eClerx•Austin, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The FDE – Security Scan Agent Engineer will extend the scan agent’s capabilities into software composition analysis (SCA), container and image scanning, and merge request tracking through to production. The role builds automation to identify vulnerable or outdated software and images, track remediation progress, and provide visibility into agent performance. It is a 12-month fixed-term role based in Austin, Texas, with eligibility for benefits and the possibility of extension.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with LLMs, agentic workflows, agent looping, and spec- or loop-driven development.
Experience building agents and MCP servers and deploying agentic platforms.
Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, plus strong SQL skills.
Experience with API integration, SSO/SAML, and connecting enterprise systems.
Ability to work embedded with stakeholders, turn security and operations pain points into working automation, and ship iteratively.
Experience with SCA and container scanning tools and vulnerability data.
Experience with Kubernetes, KOB (Containers on Bare Metal), and Linux/Windows servers.
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines, including merge request workflows and image registries.

Responsibilities

Build and extend agent capabilities for SCA across third-party and open-source packages.
Detect outdated or vulnerable application images and containers, and drive upgrades to the latest approved versions.
Track merge request aging and the path to production, and flag stalled fixes.
Develop MCP servers and tools that expose scanners, registries, and repositories to the agent.
Define and report accuracy, coverage, and false-positive metrics for the agent.