TENEX
Cybersecurity
ForwardDeployedEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Forward Deployed Engineer at TENEX. Embed within customer accounts. Understand customer environment”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years software engineering, 3+ years security engineering, 3+ years technical customer-facing role, Programming skills in Python, Programming skills in Go, Programming skills in TypeScript, Experience working with customers, Solve complex technical problems, Rapidly prototype solutions, Ship working solutions, Technical documentation skills
Nice to Have
CISSP certification, CISM certification, GIAC certifications, Google Cloud Professional, Microsoft SC-200, Microsoft AZ-500, AWS Certified Solutions Architect
What You'll Do.
Embed within customer accounts
Understand customer environment
Discover customer needs
Build custom solutions
Apply security expertise
Identify problem areas
Surface data opportunities
Surface intelligence gaps
Feed discoveries to AI/DS
Collaborate with AI/DS
Surface intelligence needs
Maintain customer relationships
Manage customer accounts
Maintain output quality
Escalate account risks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Customer technical stakeholders
Full Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW: TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We are a force multiplier for defenders, helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, rapid response, and continuous protection. Our team is composed of industry experts with deep experience in cybersecurity, automation and AI-driven solutions. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to join our mission of revolutionizing the AI-Native MDR landscape. We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital Partners and also backed by Shield Capital, DTCP (formerly Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners), Deepwork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund. Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture. Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team that just raised a substantial round – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside. Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI http://TENEX.AI—explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai http://culture.tenex.ai to witness how we embody it, prioritizing the irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Forward Deployed Engineer at TENEX, you are a customer-embedded problem solver. You live inside strategic customer accounts, discover what is broken or missing, and build solutions — combining AI, data, and security expertise to ship things that matter. Your work doesn't stay in one customer's environment; it feeds back into what TENEX builds for everyone. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Embed directly within assigned customer accounts to deeply understand their environment, workflows, and security challenges - Follow the FDE engagement loop: Discover, Ideate, Document, Build, Ship — moving from problem identification to workin
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