TENEX
Cybersecurity
StaffForwardDeployedEngineer
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“Staff Forward Deployed Engineer at TENEX. Skills: AI Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity. Operate highest level technical complexity. Operate highest level strategic account engagement”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance cybersecurity posture; Revolutionize AI-Native MDR landscape
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years technical roles, Senior engineering leadership experience, Expert-level programming skills, Experience designing data pipelines, Experience designing ML systems, Experience designing AI applications, Deep expertise security operations, Deep expertise data science, Deep expertise AI/ML domains, Experience defining technical standards, Experience defining architectural patterns, Experience defining quality benchmarks, Proven track record building cross-customer intelligence systems, Proven track record building reusable technical platforms, Mentorship and knowledge-transfer skills, Experience operating intersection customer problem discovery internal platform development, Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, Bias toward action, Excellent customer-facing communication, Excellent customer-facing collaboration, Ability thrive fast-paced startup environment, Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Cybersecurity, Bachelor's degree Engineering, Bachelor's degree related field, Equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
CISSP certification, CISM certification, GIAC certifications, Google Cloud Professional certification, Microsoft SC-200 certification, Microsoft AZ-500 certification, AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
What You'll Do.
Operate highest level technical complexity
Operate highest level strategic account engagement
Serve technical lead Forward Deployed AI Engineering team
Serve quality standard Forward Deployed AI Engineering team
Set architectural patterns
Ensure consistency excellence engagements
Own AI & Data Science function
Lead AI & Data Science function
Build cross-customer intelligence systems
Build vulnerability prioritization models
Build configuration baselines
Build threat intelligence pipelines
Build detection optimization tools
Ensure feedback loop tight
Ensure feedback loop continuous
Work SE&A operationalize AI/DS-built tools
Ensure SE&A engineers can run team builds
Ensure customers benefit from team builds
Define technical direction solutions documented
Define technical direction solutions packaged
Define technical direction solutions made available
Mentor Senior Forward Deployed Engineers
Mentor Forward Deployed Engineers
Elevate team's technical bar
Partner Director team strategy
Partner Director hiring bar
Partner Director long-term capability development
Represent FDE team technical perspective
Participate cross-functional conversations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional conversations; Product collaboration; SE&A collaboration; Rapid Deployment collaboration
Communication Scope
Customer-facing communication
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 Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, you are the technical authority of the Forward Deployed AI Engineering team. You set the standard for solution quality, own and lead the AI & Data Science function, and ensure that what the team builds in customer accounts flows back into intelligence and tooling that TENEX operates at scale. You think in systems, build for reuse, and make everyone around you better. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - All responsibilities of a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, operating at the highest level of technical complexity and strategic account engagement - Serve as the technical lead and quality standard f
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