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Tanium Security Engineer

Apolis

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery, Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Network Operations Center, Operations Security (OPSEC), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Security Infrastructure, Software Patches, System Operations, Team Player, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
19 days ago
Position: Tanium Security Engineer
Duration: 12+ months contract
Location: Charlotte, NC - hybrid; onsite 4 days, remote 1 day

Required Skills:
Must have 5+ years of security engineering/cyber security experience
Must have 2+ years of Tanium experience (Patch, Deploy, Comply, and more)
Must have strong communication skills
Must be able to work independently with little training

We are seeking a Security Engineer with strong Tanium expertise to support and advance a critical security implementation initiative. This role will focus on the end-to-end deployment, optimization, and ongoing management of Tanium within a highly secure environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience implementing Tanium from the ground up, with deep knowledge across key modules including Patch, Deploy, Threat Response, and Comply. This engineer will play a vital role in maintaining the security posture of a complex infrastructure and ensuring operational resilience in the event of cyber incidents. You will work closely with a small team of security engineers, supporting a medium-sized enterprise environment with hundreds of endpoints and critical data center infrastructure. ________________________________________
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Lead and support the ongoing implementation and optimization of Tanium across the environment
• Configure and manage key Tanium modules: Patch, Deploy, Threat Response, and Comply • Execute continuous patching and vulnerability remediation efforts across endpoints and servers
• Monitor and respond to security incidents using Tanium and other tools
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell/Python) for operational efficiency
• Manage endpoint configurations and ensure compliance with internal security policies
• Work within an air-gapped (offline) environment, including handling manual updates and secure data transfers
• Collaborate with 2 other security engineers to manage and secure approximately:
o Hundreds of endpoints o 100–120 racks of server infrastructure
• Support identity and privileged access management using tools such as CyberArk
• Act as a key contributor in maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery readiness, ensuring systems remain operational during security incidents
• Assist in strengthening overall security posture across infrastructure, endpoints, and data centers 

Qualifications Required:
 Proven experience as a Security Engineer or Endpoint Security Engineer
• Hands-on experience with Tanium, including full or large-scale implementation
• Strong working knowledge of:
o Tanium Patch, Deploy, Threat Response, and Comply modules
• Experience working in high-security or air-gapped environments
• Proficiency in scripting and automation: o PowerShell and/or Python
• Experience with vulnerability management and patching strategies
• Familiarity with CyberArk or other Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools
• Strong understanding of endpoint
 

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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