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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tanium Engineer, Expert - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Cyber Threat Analysis, Api Design, Splunk, Network Server, Servicenow - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/437D385A08CC4333A5C31C1C85628FE5/job/ ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing enterprise-class infrastructure, including Linux and Windows administration networking concepts, and endpoint security. They will have hands-on experience working with Tanium, integrating enterprise systems with SIEMs/SOAR platforms, and managing servers using Windows Server and Amazon EC2 instances. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash is also required, as well as experience with tools like Splunk, Rapid7, and AWS. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and deploying Linux systems, working with hyper-visors and virtual desktops, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the security and integrity of our systems. They will have strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, and demonstrated proficiency with creating and managing documentation, tickets, and SOPs using tools like ServiceNow, GitHub, Jira, SQL, and Confluence. A strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, and compliance is required, as well as experience with Zero Trust Architecture., * Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 11 years of work experience. * Hands-on experience working with Tanium. * Strong fluency with Python, PowerShell, and Bash. * Experience integrating enterprise systems with SIEMs/SOAR platforms. * Experience working in enterprise-class infrastructure: Linux and Windows Administration, networking concepts (HTTP and HTTPS), and endpoint security. * Experience working with hyper-visors and virtual desktops. * Experience working with Microsoft Windows 11 Active Directory and Group Policy Objects. * Experience working with and managing servers using Windows Server 2019/Windows Server 2022 and Amazon EC2 instances. * Experience working with APIs (REST, SOAP). * Experience with Splunk, Rapid7, and AWS. * Experience with implementing and maintaining Zero Trust Architecture. * Knowledge of Cyber Security and Threat Intelligence frameworks (MITRE, OWASP, CWE/CVEs). * Proficient with creating and managing documentation (tickets, SOPs). Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Completion of the following Tanium certifications: Getting Started with Tanium, Tanium Threat Response, Tanium Essentials, Tanium Certified Operator (TCO), and/or Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA). * Completion of the following Security Certifications: CompTIA Security , CISSP, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA ), and/or CompTIA Linux * Experience using ServiceNow, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and SQL. * Knowledge of A&A processes and frameworks. * Experience in cross-functional environments, collaborating with Security, IT, Ops, and Development teams. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Building Security Champions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/87-building-security-champions) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities)