Forward Deployed Engineer

TENEX.AI; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for relocation assistance

Access to cutting-edge technology

Growth and development culture

Job summary

A pioneering cybersecurity firm in Overland Park, KS seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to work closely with clients for implementing and optimizing security solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or DevOps, with a strong technical skill set in automation and security technologies. This position offers competitive pay and a collaborative culture dedicated to innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and SOAR.
• Experience with data pipeline technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and integrate TENEX’s security solutions.
• Lead deployment of data shipping technologies.
• Develop and maintain Logstash pipelines.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Engineering

DevOps

Data Ingestion

Scripting

Google SecOps

Data Pipeline Technologies

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field

Tools

Logstash

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Ansible

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 comprised 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 MDR landscape.

We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investor Andreessen Horowitz. 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.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work closely with the Customer Success Managers to ensure seamless technical delivery, implementation, and ongoing optimization of TENEX’s solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work directly with customers to ensure success.

Location: This role will require onsite in our Overland Park, KS location.

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.

This role is perfect for those already in Overland Park / Kansas City metro, or eager to relocate and commute here, where family-first visionaries build unbreakable cybersecurity empires. Ditch the crushing taxes and restrictions of high-cost states with our incredibly aggressive relocation packages, crafted to propel you and your loved ones into this thriving hub effortlessly and profitably—imagine lower taxes amplifying your success!

Immerse yourself in a pro-family stronghold with timeless Midwest values of integrity, hard work, and community, plus a balanced lifestyle that empowers you to dominate professionally while cherishing what matters most.

Job Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to implement and integrate TENEX’s security solutions within their environments.

• Lead and support the deployment of data shipping technologies, ensuring proper configuration and troubleshooting.

• Develop, test, and maintain Logstash pipelines and Grok patterns to ensure reliable parsing of security logs.

• Provide hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting to ensure smooth deployment and operation.

• Collaborate with Security Operations and Engineering teams to tailor solutions to customer needs.

• Demonstrated experience across disciplines including data ingestion, normalization, modeling and automations to create key deliverables including playbooks, dashboards, reporting, etc.

• Develop automation scripts, integrations, and other configurations to enhance deployment efficiency.

• Design, build, and maintain custom data parsers to transform raw security logs and data from various customer systems (e.g., SIEMs, cloud platforms, threat intelligence feeds, etc) into a normalized format for our platform.

• Conduct technical onboarding sessions and training for new customers.

• Act as a technical advisor ensuring customers maximize the value of TENEX’s offerings.

• Continuously assess environments and recommend improvements to optimize security posture.

• Assist in documenting best practices, deployment guides, and technical playbooks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical & Industry Expertise

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, DevOps, or a similar field.

  • Demonstrated basic experience across disciplines including data ingestion, normalization, modeling and automations to create key deliverables including playbooks, dashboards, reporting, etc.

  • Strong understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and cloud security.

  • Proficiency with Google SecOps and Logstash.

  • Direct experience with data pipeline technologies such as OTEL, Bindplane, Cribl, Databahn, and Abstract.

  • Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, or similar).

  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Familiarity with networking, security operations, and incident response workflows.

• Soft Skills

  • Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Excellent customer‑facing communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.

  • Passion for cybersecurity, automation, and customer success.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Engineer, or CISSP are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge AI‑driven cybersecurity technologies and Google SecOps solutions.

• 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 knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.