TENEX

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

ForwardDeployedImplementationEngineer

Kansas City, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer at TENEX. Skills: Forward Deployed Implementation, Platform Deployments, SIEM/SOAR, Customer Onboarding, Security Content Deployment. Execute end-to-end platform deployments across Google SecOps and/or Microsoft Sentinel for new customers. Onboard log sources, configure data connectors, and validate ingestion pipelines”

What You'll Achieve.

customers live; get value from day one; deliver MDR coverage within target SLOs

Industry & Context.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a bias toward action

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years in cybersecurity, IT operations, cloud engineering, or a related technical field, Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, particularly Google SecOps and/or Microsoft Sentinel, Experience with log source onboarding, data connectors, and ingestion pipeline configuration, Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or similar languages, Understanding of networking fundamentals and security operations workflows, Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, and/or AWS)

Nice to Have

CISSP, CISM, GIAC certifications, Google Cloud Professional, Microsoft SC-200/AZ-500, AWS Certified Solutions Architect

What You'll Do.

Execute end-to-end platform deployments across Google SecOps and/or Microsoft Sentinel for new customers

configure data connectors

and validate ingestion pipelines

Load and deploy existing TENEX content into customer environments — including parsers

Work from standardized playbooks to deliver MDR coverage within target SLOs

Troubleshoot connectivity

and configuration issues during deployment

Enable customers through hands-on training — teaching them to navigate

and get value from their deployed platform

Document deployment configurations and handoff notes for the ongoing support team

Manage multiple concurrent customer deployments depending on complexity and platform

Escalate technical blockers to Senior Engineers or Manager when appropriate

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

customer-facing communication and collaboration abilities; handoff notes for the ongoing support team; Escalate technical blockers to Senior Engineers or Manager

Communication Scope

Excellent customer-facing communication and collaboration abilities

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple concurrent customer deployments depending on complexity and platform

Full Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We combine cutting-edge AI with human expertise to deliver security operations that are better, faster, and more cost-effective than traditional approaches. We're a fast-growing startup backed by industry experts and top-tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital. Our team is mission-driven, customer-obsessed, and building something that matters — a new standard for how security operations should work. 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 our values every day. This role is perfect for those already in the Sarasota, FL or Kansas City, MO metro area, or eager to join us. Immerse yourself in a high-performance environment built on integrity, innovation, and a relentless drive to protect our customers. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer at TENEX, you are the engine that gets customers live. You will execute end-to-end platform deployments, onboard log sources, load TENEX's library of security content, and train customers so they get value from day one. This is a hands-on, customer-facing technical role for engineers who love seeing things work. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Execute end-to-end platform deployments across Google SecOps and/or Microsoft Sentinel for new customers - Onboard log sources, configure data connectors, and validate ingestion pipelines - Load and deploy existing TENEX content into customer environments — including parsers, dashboards, detections, and playbooks developed by the Security Solution Engineers — SIEM/SOAR - Work from standardized playbooks to deliver MDR coverage within target SLOs - Troubleshoot connectivity, ingestion, and configuration issues during deployment - Enable customers through hands-on training — teaching them to navigate, understand, and get value from their

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