Forward Deployed Security Engineer

TENEX.AI is an AI-native, automation-first Managed Detection and Response provider focused on enhancing cybersecurity posture for organizations. The Forward Deployed Security Engineer will deploy and manage security tools, advise customers on security risks, and ensure the health of security environments.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage specialized security tooling across one or more assigned domains — 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 customer security tooling across assigned domains — remediating misconfigurations, detecting drift, and continuously optimizing tool performance
• Deliver advisory services as part of the dual-function mandate — including tabletop exercises, maturity assessments, and compliance readiness support (SOC 2, NIST, ISO, CMMC)
• Develop customer-facing security roadmaps and posture improvement recommendations tailored to the customer's environment and risk profile
• Enable customers through training on deployed tools and security best practices within their environment
• Collaborate with the Rapid Deployment team on log source onboarding and cross-tool integrations into the SIEM
• Document all configurations, advisory outputs, and customer environment details
• Escalate complex technical or advisory challenges to Security Solution Architects or the Manager

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
• Experience developing customer-facing security roadmaps and remediation recommendations
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a bias toward action
• Excellent customer-facing communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance startup environment
• Passion for cybersecurity, automation, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC certifications, Google Cloud Professional, Microsoft SC-200/AZ-500, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect