Senior Security Engineer - Tanium

UltraViolet Cyber • Washington, DC

118d • $135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams. By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India. We are seeking a Security Engineer with Tanium expertise to support endpoint management, security, and compliance operations within federal government environments. This role will implement and manage Tanium solutions to enhance visibility, control, and security across the enterprise endpoint infrastructure.

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required, with ability to pass DHS background check & clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in security operations or engineering
• Experience and knowledge using Tanium, Tenable, and ForeScout
• Understanding of endpoint security principles and technologies
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with federal security frameworks and compliance requirements
• Basic scripting abilities (PowerShell, Python, or Shell)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Tanium Certified Operator or Administrator certification
• Experience in federal agency IT or security operations
• Additional security certifications (Security+, CISSP Associate, CySA+)
• Experience with other endpoint management or security tools
• Knowledge of vulnerability management practices
• Familiarity with CISA directives and CDM program requirements
• Experience with configuration management and compliance automation

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Tanium Core Platform components, along with experience supporting Tenable and ForeScout within large scale enterprise network environments
• Implement and optimize Tanium modules, providing O&M support of Tenable and ForeScout
• Create and maintain Tanium content including sensors, packages, and saved questions
• Develop automation workflows for security and compliance monitoring using Tanium
• Support vulnerability management processes using Tanium and Tenable
• Configure and maintain Tanium Connect integrations with other security tools
• Assist with incident response activities using Tanium Threat Response
• Generate compliance reports to support federal requirements (FISMA, RMF, NIST)
• Troubleshoot Tanium, Tenable, and ForeScout
• Document configurations, procedures, and architecture
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls across supporting productions

Benefits

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees