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# Tanium Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,200.0 - $158,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Scripting, Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology, Custom Reports
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/tanium-engineer-hampton-va--e17dc6cd-8466-41eb-a651-ccd370ac299c

## About the Role

Willing to Travel, Information Technology & Information Systems, Air Force, Customer Support/Service, On Site Support, IT Service Management (ITSM), Operations Management, Endpoint Security, Enterprise Protection, Systems Administration/Management, The Opportunity:CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced Tanium Engineer to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information systems, and an in-depth proficiency and knowledge of the Tanium platform, Core and Add on Modules., * CompTIA Security+ or other DoD Approved 8570 Baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher

 * 10+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor's degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).
 * An active DoD secret clearance
 * Proficiency in Tanium platform and its core and add on modules (e.g., Discover, Patch, Comply, Provision, Threat Response)
 * Strong scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting)
 * Solid understanding of Windows, Linux operating systems
 * Understanding of network protocols and security concepts
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and explain policies/procedures to stakeholders within and outside the job function.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced and highly complex environment with frequently changing requirements

Desired:

 * Experience with ServiceNowAdditional certifications such as PMP or Tanium Certified Operator or Administrator
 * Experience with implementing and optimizing cloud-based UEM solutions.
 * Experience with DOD, DOW, or Federal Agencies
 * What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

## Description

* Administer, configure, and maintain platform and endpoint agents
 * Plan, execute, and manage upgrades, patching, and maintenance.
 * Monitor health, performance, and security.
 * Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
 * Optimize platform for scalability, performance, and resource utilization.
 * Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and integrations.
 * Develop and maintain policies to achieve security and operational goals.
 * Perform upgrades, patching, and maintenance of the Tanium platform and its modules.
 * Automate tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
 * Develop custom reports and dashboards to visualize data collected by Tanium and provide actionable insights.
 * Develop custom Tanium sensors and packages to collect data, deploy software, and enforce configurations.
 * Create custom reports and dashboards to visualize data and provide actionable insights.
 * Support security incident response efforts by providing endpoint data, facilitating rapid containment, and automating remediation.
 * Implement and Manage roll-out of Tanium Provisioning.