
About Tenable
Empowering organizations to manage cyber exposure
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Columbia, MD with 1001+ employees
- Raised $300 million in funding to date
- Offers Tenable One for comprehensive exposure management
- Acquired Eureka Security to enhance data security offerings
Tenable is a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in Columbia, MD, specializing in exposure management and vulnerability assessment. With over 1000 employees, Tenable offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its flagship platform, Tenable One, which helps organizations anticipate c...
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Overview
Tenable is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their VM Platform team, focusing on building high-throughput, event-driven pipelines for processing asset and vulnerability data. You'll work with technologies like Java, Kafka, and AWS in Virginia.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building scalable systems that handle large volumes of data. Your expertise in Java allows you to design and implement robust applications that meet high-performance standards. You are familiar with event sourcing and stream processing concepts, enabling you to create efficient data pipelines that support complex data workflows.
Your experience with big data technologies, such as Kafka and Elasticsearch, equips you to tackle challenges related to data ingestion and processing. You understand the intricacies of distributed systems and have a strong grasp of cloud services, particularly AWS, which you leverage to enhance system reliability and scalability.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment. You thrive on solving complex problems and are eager to contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence. Your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams ensures that you can translate technical requirements into actionable solutions.
Desirable
Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools is a plus, as it complements your skills in building and deploying applications in cloud environments. Familiarity with data visualization tools like BigQuery can enhance your ability to present data insights effectively.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Tenable, you will be at the forefront of developing the VM Platform, which is integral to the Tenable One architecture. Your primary responsibility will be to design and maintain high-throughput, event-driven pipelines that process vast amounts of asset and vulnerability data. You will work closely with data collection teams to ensure that the data is accurately ingested and processed, allowing for real-time insights into the security posture of our customers.
You will move beyond simple CRUD operations, focusing on building systems that can handle massive scale and complexity. This involves architecting solutions that ensure data integrity and availability while optimizing performance. You will also be responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the data pipelines, ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently.
Collaboration is key in this role. You will partner with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features that meet customer needs. Your contributions will directly impact how Tenable helps organizations manage their cyber risk effectively.
What we offer
At Tenable, we foster a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented professionals in the cybersecurity industry, contributing to solutions that protect organizations worldwide. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to empower organizations to understand and reduce their cyber risk.
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