Position: Tanium Security Engineer
Duration: 12+ months contract
Location: Charlotte, NC – hybrid; onsite 4 days, remote 1 day
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
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
Must be able to work onsite in Charlotte, NC day 1 of starting
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Background Check : Yes
Drug Screen : Yes
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MSA: Blanket Approval Received
Client Letter: Will Provide”
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set :Yes
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Master Job Title :Tanium Security Engineer
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