FDE – Security Scan Agent Engineer

Posted Oct 23, 2026 by eClerx · open on Oracle Cloud as of Nov 8, 2026

Up to $180,000annualizedAustin, TXContract

Build and extend a security scan agent to cover software composition analysis, container and image scanning, and merge request progress through production.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

Up to $180,000

Median $190K

Senior FDE postings1,864 postings · middle 50% of posted pay$160K–$220K

The work

Builds for teams inside the company

Balance Mostly building

Project stages

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Implementation
Operations (not covered)

Coding: Writes production code
Level: Senior
Role: Individual contributor

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Conditions

Location: Austin, TX
Employment type: Contract
Pay: Pay details
In the US, the target base salary for this role is up to $180,000. Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. We expect the majority of candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall throughout the range based on these factors

What you’ll do

Extend agent capabilities for software composition analysis across third-party and open-source packages.
Detect vulnerable or outdated containers and images and drive upgrades to approved versions.
Track merge request aging and production progress, flagging stalled fixes.
Develop MCP servers and tools connecting the agent to scanners, registries, and repositories.

What you’ll bring

Hands-on experience with LLMs, agentic workflows, and agent or MCP server development.
Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and strong SQL skills.
Experience integrating APIs, SSO/SAML, and enterprise systems.
Experience with SCA, container scanning tools, and vulnerability data.