We are looking for a highly skilled Tanium Platform Engineer with hands-on experience managing and optimizing a wide range of Tanium modules, including Enforce, Threat Response, Comply, Interact, Patch, Deploy, Certificate Manager, Performance, Investigate, and Impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong scripting background (PowerShell, Python, Shell, and VBS) and the ability to automate, orchestrate, and scale endpoint security and operations across a global enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, administer, and optimize Tanium modules, including but not limited to:
Enforce
: Configure and apply security baselines and policies.
Threat Response & Investigate
: Conduct real-time threat hunting, forensics, and incident response.
Comply
: Monitor and report endpoint compliance against CIS, NIST, and custom baselines.
Patch & Deploy
: Design and execute patch deployment strategies and software rollouts.
Certificate Manager
: Track, manage, and alert on endpoint certificates across the enterprise.
Performance & Impact
: Monitor and analyze endpoint performance metrics and operational impact.
Interact
: Build and optimize Tanium sensors, packages, and saved questions for visibility and control.Develop
custom Tanium content
(sensors,packages, dashboards) tailored to business and security requirements.Automate endpoint management tasks using PowerShell, Python, Shell, or VBScripts.Integrate Tanium with other tools (SIEMs, ITSM platforms, configuration management, XDR tools).Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and endpoint teams to support compliance, incident response, and operational efficiency.Provide documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders and internal teams.Support lifecycle upgrades and health of Tanium infrastructure and endpoints.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in IT security or endpoint management, with at least 3 years of direct Tanium platform experience.Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with multiple Tanium modules listed above.Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Python, Shell (Bash), and VBScript.Strong experience building and maintaining custom sensors, packages, and scheduled actions in Tanium.Familiarity with endpoint hardening standards, vulnerability management practices, and threat hunting methodologies.Experience with enterprise OS platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and integration with Tanium.Familiarity with Intune, SCCM, JAMF, or other endpoint management platforms.Experience integrating Tanium with ServiceNow, or Sentinel.Tanium Certified Operator or Tanium Certified Administrator certification.Apply for this job
