FDE – Security Scan Agent Engineer

eClerx•Austin, TX

3d•$180,000

About The Position

The Security Scan Agent Engineer will extend the scan agent beyond its current coverage to include software composition analysis (SCA), container and image scanning, and merge request tracking through to production. The role is a 12-month fixed-term position based in Austin, Texas, with eligibility for benefits and the possibility of extension. The engineer will build agent capabilities, develop MCP servers and tools to connect scanners and enterprise systems, and measure agent accuracy, coverage, and false-positive rates. They will work with stakeholders to turn security and operations needs into working automation and deliver improvements iteratively.

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, and strong SQL skills.
Experience with API integration, SSO/SAML, and connecting enterprise systems.
Ability to work embedded with stakeholders, translate 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 software composition analysis 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Detect outdated or vulnerable application images and containers, and drive upgrades to the latest approved versions.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 progress 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.