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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—explore our culture
deck at culture.tenex.ai to witness how we embody it, prioritizing the
irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work.
As Director of Security Engineering & Advisory, you will lead TENEX's dual-function security team — engineers who deploy and manage specialized security tooling AND deliver advisory services. You will build the advisory practice, develop the team, and serve as an executive-level presence with customers navigating complex security challenges.
Lead and scale the SE&A team across Cloud, Endpoint, Network, Identity, and AI Security domains
Own the dual-function mandate: every SE&A engineer deploys and manages specialized security tooling AND delivers advisory services
Build and mature the advisory practice — tabletops, maturity assessments, compliance readiness, board briefings, and security roadmaps
Partner with Sales on customer expansion opportunities driven by advisory engagements
Serve as an executive-level escalation point for customer security concerns and advisory deliverables
Define standards, methodologies, and quality frameworks for both the engineering and advisory functions
Continuously evaluate emerging security technology domains and advise on where TENEX should build or expand SE&A capability — informing decisions on whether to enter areas such as Endpoint, Identity, OT/ICS, or others
Hire, develop, and retain engineers across all security domains
Report to VP of Forward Deployed Engineering on team health, coverage, and customer outcomes
8+ years in cybersecurity with 4+ years in a leadership role
Broad knowledge across cloud, endpoint, network, identity, and AI security domains
Experience building dual-function teams that deliver both technical engineering and advisory services
Proven ability to develop and scale a security advisory practice
Strong executive-level communication and business development skills
Experience evaluating security technologies and informing market expansion decisions
Familiarity with compliance frameworks including SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC
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 are a plus
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity technologies and next-generation security platforms
Collaborate with a talented and innovative team focused on continuously improving security operations
Competitive salary and benefits package
A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and engineering
Be part of building something new — TENEX's Forward Deployed Engineering organization is a greenfield opportunity to define how enterprise security is delivered at scale