Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer (London)

Tenex.AI Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Career growth in AI security

Job summary

TENEX.AI, a remote-first security technology company, is seeking a Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer to guide customers through live deployments and onboarding of your security content. This hands-on role is customer-facing and requires engineering excellence.

You will deploy platforms, onboard log sources, and train customers to realize value from day one, collaborating with a fast-moving startup. Remote UK work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in cybersecurity or related technical field.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end deployments for Google SecOps and/or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Onboard log sources and configure data connectors.
• Deploy TENEX content—parsers, dashboards, detections, playbooks.
• Deliver MDR coverage using standardized playbooks.
• Train customers and hand off configurations to support team.
• Manage multiple deployments and escalate blockers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

SIEM expertise

Log onboarding

Data pipelines

Python/Bash scripting

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Google SecOps

Microsoft Sentinel

Bindplane

OpenTelemetry

Cribl

Job description

Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer (London)

Location

Remote-United Kingdom

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

FDE

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 — explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai to witness how we embody our values every day.

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 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

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Industry Expertise

• 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
• Familiarity with data pipeline technologies such as Bindplane, OpenTelemetry, Cribl, or similar
• 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)

Soft Skills

• 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

Education & Certifications

• 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

Why Join Us?

• 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