Forward Deployed Security Engineer

Tenex.AI, Inc

Job Overview

Location

Kansas City, MO SOC

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Deploy, configure, and manage specialized security tooling across customer environments in domains including Cloud (Wiz, SCCE, Defender for Cloud), AI Security (WitnessAI, ModelArmor, Purview), Network (ExtraHop, CEP), Endpoint (ENT.AI, Defender for Endpoint, Thinkst Canary), and Identity (Defender for Identity).
• Maintain ongoing health of deployed security tooling by remediating misconfigurations, detecting configuration drift, and continuously optimizing performance across assigned domains.
• Deliver technical advisory services including tabletop exercises, security maturity assessments, and compliance readiness support for frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC.
• Develop and present customer-specific security roadmaps and posture improvement recommendations tailored to their environment, risk profile, and business objectives.
• Enable customers through hands-on training on deployed security tools and best practices for securing their cloud, AI, network, endpoint, and identity infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Rapid Deployment team to onboard log sources and integrate tools into the SIEM ecosystem for unified visibility and response.
• Document all configurations, advisory outputs, customer environment details, and remediation actions with precision and clarity for internal and client use.
• Escalate complex technical or advisory challenges to Security Solution Architects or the Manager when resolution requires higher-level expertise or cross-team coordination.
• Operate as both a technical practitioner and trusted security advisor, balancing hands-on tool management with strategic customer guidance.
• Work directly with enterprise customers to enhance their cybersecurity posture through proactive detection, rapid response, and continuous protection using AI-native MDR solutions.
• Contribute to building and scaling TENEX’s Forward Deployed Engineering organization as an early employee in a high-growth startup environment.
• Engage in a culture that prioritizes in-person collaboration and community, as outlined in TENEX’s culture deck, with a focus on teamwork and shared mission.
• Stay current with evolving threats and technologies in AI-driven cybersecurity, automation, and enterprise security operations to ensure delivery of cutting-edge solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to refine tooling, improve deployment processes, and elevate customer outcomes across the MDR platform.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years in information security engineering or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing security tools in one or more domains: cloud, AI, network, endpoint, or identity security
• Experience delivering technical advisory services, security assessments, or consulting engagements
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks including SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and how it applies to relevant security domains
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity technologies and next-generation security platforms
• Collaborate with a talented and innovative team focused on continuously improving security operations
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and engineering
• Be part of building something new — TENEX's Forward Deployed Engineering organization is a greenfield opportunity to define how enterprise security is delivered at scale

Skills & Technologies

AWS

GCP

Onsite

Degree Required

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About Tenex.AI, Inc

Tenex.AI is a cybersecurity company that offers an AI-native managed detection and response (MDR) platform. It combines automated threat detection, risk management, and incident response capabilities with human oversight to identify, contain, and remediate security incidents in real time. Tenex integrates with cloud and security stacks from providers like Google, Microsoft, and others to reduce response times and streamline operations.

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