5-7 years of Information Security experience, with cloud experience preferred
BA/BS in Computer Science, IT, or related field; SANS training or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with 2 or more security tools (EDR, SIEM, CASB, etc.)
Familiarity with security architecture methodologies like threat modeling
Understanding of Zero Trust and cloud security principles
Basic knowledge of AI security risks and curiosity about agentic architectures
Scripting or automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell are a plus
Responsibilities
Evaluate, deploy, and enhance security solutions across various environments
Identify and implement improvements for security systems and applications
Maintain security tooling and appliances
Assist in threat identification and remediation
Participate in security reviews of SaaS and AI-enabled products
Apply baseline AI security controls and monitor agent activity
Document projects and create Standard Operating Procedures
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending accounts
Education assistance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Your Role:
In this role, you'll help evaluate, implement and maintain Tenable's cybersecurity systems. You'll work alongside Security Engineers, Analysts and the Digital Solutions Department to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Tenable's assets.
Your Opportunity:
Help evaluate, deploy and improve security solutions across on-premise, cloud and SaaS environments
Identify opportunities to improve the resiliency and quality of security systems and applications
Support maintenance of security tooling and appliances
Assist in identifying and remediating threats and risks reported by Security Analysts, assessments or third parties
Participate in security reviews of SaaS, on-premise, and AI-enabled products (including LLM integrations, MCP servers and agentic tools), with guidance from senior engineers
Help apply baseline AI security controls: least-privilege access, no static credentials, scoped tokens, logging/auditing of agent activity, and data handling guardrails
Support detection and monitoring use cases for AI and agentic workloads
Document projects and write Standard Operating Procedures
Build strong working relationships across the team and with partner groups
Manage your time and responsibilities, set accurate expectations and meet deadlines
Provide infrequent, as-needed off-hours support
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need:
Working knowledge of securing Windows, Linux, mobile devices and cloud (IaaS) environments
Familiarity with security architecture and review methodologies (e.g., threat modeling, STRIDE)
Foundational understanding of network security (IDS/IPS, web proxies, traffic analysis) and the TCP/IP stack and common protocols (DNS, SMTP, DHCP)
Familiarity with authentication and access concepts: SSH, LDAP, SSO/OAuth/OIDC, RBAC, MFA
Understanding of Zero Trust and cloud security principles
Hands-on experience with 2 or more of: EDR/antivirus, SIEM/log correlation, CASB, web proxies, PAM, MDM, DLP, email security/DMARC
Basic understanding of AI/LLM security risks (prompt injection, data leakage, excessive agent permissions, supply chain risk) and curiosity about MCP and agentic architectures
Scripting or automation ability (Python, Bash or PowerShell) is a plus
BA/BS in Computer Science, IT or a related field, SANS training, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of Information Security experience; some cloud experience preferred
Security+, GIAC, AWS security or similar certifications are a plus
Self-motivated, with a passion for cybersecurity and a willingness to innovate
Able to work effectively in an agile environment, with growing independence
Hybrid/on-site at our Columbia, MD headquarters
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This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.
US Pay Range
$102,500-$136,500 USD
About Tenable Network Security
Tenable Network Security is a cybersecurity company that provides vulnerability management, threat detection, and compliance solutions. The company's products include Nessus, SecurityCenter, and Tenable.io. Tenable's customers include more than 30% of the Fortune 500, and the company has offices in over 10 countries. Tenable was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
