Sr IT Engineer- Tanium Administrator

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan / retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development programs

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Sr IT Engineer‑Tanium Administrator to enhance operational efficiency through automation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing patch compliance, strong skills in tools like Tanium, and a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

Responsibilities include analyzing IT systems for improvements, implementing automation solutions, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in managing patching and compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge of patch management tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IT systems to identify automation opportunities.
• Implement and maintain automation tools for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security vulnerabilities and alerts.

Skills

Automation tools

Scripting skills (PowerShell)

Patch management processes

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Intune

SCCM

Tanium

Rapid7

Qualys

Job description

In the Sr IT Engineer‑Tanium Administrator role, you will impact our operational efficiency by identifying automation opportunities, streamlining processes, and implementing advanced IT solutions that align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing IT systems and processes to identify automation opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and design automation solutions that meet business needs.
• Implement and maintain automation tools and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
• Protect company assets by ensuring vulnerability compliance, staying informed of the most recent security threats, and deploying solutions (scripts, tools and patches) in an automated and sustainable way.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, translating them into actionable requirements for patching solutions.
• Participate in end‑to‑end development of security operations projects, from initial concept through implementation, testing, and support, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Adhere to Agile project management practices, actively participating in sprints, stand‑ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of vulnerability remediation projects.
• Facilitate and coordinate new technology (tools, processes and communication strategies), ensuring that newly built endpoints meet the defined acceptance for security criteria and stakeholders are kept up to date on the process and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patching/compliance performance, identifying areas for continuous improvement and recommending enhancements based on user feedback and system metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in designing and managing patching and compliance using Intune, SCCM, or Tanium.
• Strong technical knowledge of patch management processes and tools (Tanium, Intune, SCCM).
• Must have scripting skills with PowerShell or other related technologies.
• Experience in vulnerability scanning and management tools such as Rapid7, Qualys, etc.
• Experience with server operating systems such as Windows Server and Linux.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and best practices.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience in a corporate IT environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of automation tools for patch management.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) plan / retirement benefits (as per regional policy).
• Career growth opportunities.
• Professional development programs.