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TenableSenior Research Engineer
Tenable, the Exposure Management company, is hiring a Senior Research Engineer for a full-time position. In this role, the incumbent will join a hybrid function within…
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Tenable, the Exposure Management company, is hiring a Senior Research Engineer for a full-time position. In this role, the incumbent will join a hybrid function within the Research Special Operations group, dividing time between Decision Science Operations and Security Response. This position suits a professional looking to balance hands-on security research with analytical and process-improvement tasks. Responsibilities include tracking the threat landscape in real time, managing end-to-end security response processes…
Job Description
Tenable, the Exposure Management company, is hiring a Senior Research Engineer for a full-time position. In this role, the incumbent will join a hybrid function within the Research Special Operations group, dividing time between Decision Science Operations and Security Response.
This position suits a professional looking to balance hands-on security research with analytical and process-improvement tasks. Responsibilities include tracking the threat landscape in real time, managing end-to-end security response processes for major vulnerabilities, producing external technical content, and developing data-driven frameworks to help research leadership prioritize development and coverage.
The base salary range spans from USD 122,500 to 163,166 per year, with compensation dependent on qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Eligible employees may also receive variable compensation based on performance, alongside comprehensive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the threat landscape, track major events in real time, and analyze the impact of vulnerabilities
- Drive the security response process end to end by briefing stakeholders and coordinating product coverage
- Author technical content such as blogs, advisories, whitepapers, webinars, and conference presentations
- Respond to customer-driven events and media inquiries as they arise
- Automate the discovery and triage of prominent security events from internal telemetry, open sources, and vendor advisories
- Partner with leadership to design and execute analytical frameworks for development and coverage prioritization
- Build and maintain operational dashboards and workflows that highlight trends across the threat and vulnerability landscape
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field, or possess at least five years of equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrate four or more years of programming and scripting experience using Python, SQL, or comparable languages
- Possess working knowledge of common security vulnerabilities, CVSS scoring, vulnerability detection, exploitation methods, and classification techniques
- Bring experience with business intelligence tools and data analytics platforms such as Tableau
- Show familiarity with internet asset discovery tools like Shodan and Censys
- Understand infrastructure fundamentals including networking, common protocols, services, and the broader technology landscape
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally to coordinate across distributed teams
Qualifications
- Background in security response, incident coordination, or vulnerability disclosure processes
- Experience in threat intelligence, exposure management, or CTEM program support
- Experience building automated data pipelines or integrating intelligence feeds
- Prior public speaking experience at security conferences such as Black Hat, RSA, or BSides
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program
- Education assistance and parental leave
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Health and wellness events along with community programs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Senior Research Engineer position?
The base pay range is USD 122,500 to 163,166 per year, with final compensation depending on factors such as location, skills, and experience.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time position.
What are the core duties of this role?
The role bridges Security Response and Decision Science Operations, requiring the candidate to monitor threats, coordinate response processes, produce technical content, and build analytical dashboards for research leadership.
What educational background is required?
Candidates must have a B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related discipline, or five years of equivalent professional experience.
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