Security Alert System Developer

Summary

Join Halcyon, a leader in adaptive security, as a Python Developer to enhance our security alert management system. This remote role requires 7+ years of Python experience, security operations expertise, and API integration skills. You will develop, maintain, and enhance Python-based systems, integrate with security APIs (VirusTotal, Halcyon), design user interfaces, and implement automated threat classification. The ideal candidate will collaborate with security operations teams and possess strong communication skills. Compensation includes base pay, potential bonuses/incentives, and company equity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Python development experience, particularly with API integrations
• Experience with security platforms and security alert management
• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts and security operations workflows
• Knowledge of database systems (particularly SQLite) and SQL query optimization
• Understanding of RESTful API design and consumption
• Experience with asynchronous programming and multi-threading in Python
• Ability to work with JSON data structures and API responses

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Python-based security alert processing systems
• Implement integrations with security APIs including VirusTotal and Halcyon's security platform
• Design and improve user interfaces for security alert triage via Slack interfaces
• Create and maintain secure database operations for alert storage and tracking
• Implement automated threat classification and scoring mechanisms
• Optimize alert processing workflows to reduce analyst fatigue and improve response times
• Collaborate with security operations teams to ensure system effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Slack API integrations and interactive message components
• Knowledge of security tooling (VirusTotal, YARA rules, etc.)
• Understanding of malware analysis and classifications
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud security concepts and platforms
• Security certifications ( CISSP , OSCP , Security+, etc.)
• Experience with Flask or other lightweight web frameworks

Benefits

• Additional discretionary bonuses/incentives
• Equity in the Company