Tenable

Principal Security Consultant

Tenable

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $143,500 - $191,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxUnix

About the role

  • Lead the Professional Services Training Academy and oversee onboarding, monthly training, and cross-training programs
  • Mentor consultants and partners to ensure current, high-quality technical expertise across all service offerings
  • Provide expert consultative insights on Tenable solutions, Exposure Management practices, and industry frameworks
  • Guide clients in building and maturing Exposure Management programs through assessments, research and tailored recommendations
  • Ensure strong customer satisfaction while supporting delivery and revenue goals
  • Manage client escalations and lead complex engagements; serve as main POC with Technical Support team
  • Train client teams on implementation, configuration, and effective usage of the Tenable suite
  • Support pre- and post-sales needs analysis and help identify service expansion opportunities
  • Collaborate with Portfolio and Domain Specialists to enhance service offerings and inform product improvements
  • Liaise with Tenable Technical Support as the primary internal contact for technical escalations
  • Work closely with Delivery and Resource Management teams to meet Theatre objectives
  • Support consultant readiness through mentoring, certification, and quality review activities
  • Partner with global teams to align on best practices and drive consistent service delivery
  • Contribute to the development of methodologies, internal tools, and service frameworks
  • Create and maintain internal and partner-facing technical documentation and training materials
  • Review deliverables to ensure alignment with Tenable standards
  • Identify areas for enhancement in service delivery and maintain awareness of industry trends
  • Monitor customer satisfaction scores, resolve concerns, and report to Senior Management on training program progress and key initiatives
  • Support additional activities as needed to ensure the success of the Professional Services team and overall organization

Requirements

  • 12+ years of IT/Cybersecurity experience, including significant Professional Services consulting
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on expertise in vulnerability and exposure management, including Tenable or comparable platforms
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, capable of resolving complex security issues across varied enterprise environments
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to lead long-form technical client sessions
  • Broad understanding and experience of cybersecurity principles, and a technical foundation across networking, Linux/Unix/Windows, cloud, virtualization, and security controls
  • Current security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, OS CP, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Ability to deliver presentations, training, and client-facing sessions.
  • Must be based in the U.S. without sponsorship required
  • Travel may be required for client engagements and occasional office visits
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • employee referral program
  • flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • education assistance
  • parental leave
  • paid time off (PTO)
  • company-paid holidays
  • health and wellness events
  • community programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
vulnerability managementexposure managementcybersecuritynetworkingLinuxUnixWindowscloud computingvirtualizationsecurity controls
Soft skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillswritten communicationverbal communicationmentoringclient engagementpresentation skillscollaborationcustomer satisfaction focusindependent work
Certifications
CISSPCISMCISAOSCP