IT Engineer, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer

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 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 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.

We're looking for a highly motivated and skilled IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role is perfect for an IT administrator with a strong foundational understanding of security, eager to evolve into a full‑fledged security specialist. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our entire IT infrastructure and digital assets, including those of our valued customers. You will be designing, implementing, and optimizing cutting‑edge security controls and building out robust security capabilities from the ground up.

You'll be instrumental in ensuring seamless IT operations while proactively strengthening TENEX's and our customers’ security posture against an ever‑evolving threat landscape through robust engineering practices and intelligent automation.

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

• Administer, monitor, and optimize a wide range of essential IT systems, including communication platforms, various cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud Platform), and other critical IT technologies.

• Manage and maintain core identity systems (e.g., Google Identity) and ensure the secure and efficient operation of our Google Workspace environment.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all managed systems through proactive monitoring, configuration management, and regular backups.

• Provide expert-level technical support and troubleshooting for complex IT and security issues, escalating to specialized teams when necessary.

• Design, implement, and maintain a diverse suite of security tools and technologies, including next-generation firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.

• Conduct comprehensive security gap assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, proposing and implementing effective remediation strategies.

• Actively assist with customer success initiatives by providing security expertise, integrating our solutions into customer environments, and addressing their specific security requirements.

• Collaborate closely with our Security Operations Center (SOC) to enhance threat detection, incident response capabilities, and forensic analysis.

• Contribute significantly to the development and enforcement of robust security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.

• Lead system hardening efforts for operating systems, applications, and network devices to minimize attack surfaces and enhance resilience.

• Champion the integration of security throughout the Dev Ops lifecycle
  , helping to build and mature our "security-as-code" capabilities.

• Leverage APIs extensively to integrate various security tools with IT systems, enabling advanced automation and improved security orchestration. This includes automating alert enrichment, threat intelligence ingestion, vulnerability scanning, and automated containment actions in response to security incidents.

• Develop and implement automated security workflows to streamline security operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual…