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Senior Security Consultant
Location
India
Posted
123 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Security Consultant
Tenable
• The Senior Security Consultant brings advanced expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of Tenable’s Exposure Management solutions. • The role involves leveraging Tenable technologies and applying deep industry knowledge and strategic insight to help organizations effectively manage and significantly reduce cyber risks. • The role will be responsible for crafting and delivering sophisticated, tailored solutions that address vulnerabilities across a client’s entire attack surface. • The Senior Consultant will also mentor junior consultants/contractors and contribute to the development of best practices, utilizing extensive experience to drive the success of client engagements. • Additionally, the role will further refine your skills across the complete Tenable portfolio through advanced hands-on experience, strategic shadowing, and high-level enablement initiatives provided by the Professional Services Organization. • Develop a deep understanding of the client’s business and unique security needs to deliver tailored engagements that exceed expectations. • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and partnership. • Provide clients with continual insights and consultative advice based on experience with Tenable products, their industry, established standards, and best practices. • Provide expert guidance in designing, installing, configuring, and optimizing Tenable solutions, ensuring seamless integration with client's business and security objectives. • Lead upgrades and migrations, ensuring optimized performance with minimal disruption to operations. • Advise on best practices to streamline and enhance security workflows through Tenable solution optimization. • Support clients in developing, refining, and maintaining security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements for optimal performance. • Share thought leadership on effective deployment and utilization of Tenable One solutions. • Guide clients in implementing best practices and developing Exposure Management Programs. • Assess user needs and customer requirements to advance the maturity of their Exposure Management program • Deliver additional value through continual insights and consultative advice based on Tenable products, client needs, industry standards, and best practices. • Provide thought leadership on methods and best practices for deploying and using Tenable One solutions. • Advise clients on process best practices and assist in developing Exposure Management Programs. • Research user needs and assess customer requirements to enhance the maturity of their Exposure Management program. • Ensure overall customer satisfaction while supporting delivery revenue objectives. • Execute large customer engagements, understanding client business and unique needs to exceed expectations. • Independently manage client escalations on assigned projects, coordinating with the delivery team and other Tenable departments as needed. • Develop and maintain positive client relationships and train client staff on the implementation, configuration, and best practices of the Tenable suite. • Support pre- and post-sale business development activities, including needs analysis, and assist the Services Account Management Team in identifying further revenue opportunities. • Collaborate with PS Portfolio, Principal Consultancy and Professional Services Domain Specialists to improve service offerings and product enhancements. • Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the Professional Services team and the overall organisation.
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in the Information Technology/Cyber Security field and professional services experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable leading 3+ hour calls and keeping up the progression of tasks on the call while assuring that all relevant topics are addressed.
- Advanced ability to identify, diagnose and resolve complex security issues across various environments.
- Understanding of security principles, policies, and industry best practices.
- Understanding of social engineering techniques that can bypass control systems.
- Experience with using, customizing or developing open-source security tools.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple engagements, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within scope.
- Proficiency in assessing and identifying threats and risks related to Exposure Management, including vulnerabilities and weaknesses in host or network configurations.
- Recent in-depth experience performing vulnerability scans, configuration audits, and security monitoring with core Tenable products, or other industry solutions.
- Experience with Metasploit and related tools commonly used to exploit vulnerabilities.
- Experience with application security testing, OWASP and common exploitable web application threats in the context of Exposure Management.
- Knowledge of auditing and configuration frameworks such as ISO 17799, CIS, PCI, GLBA, and HIPAA preferred.
- Familiarity with cyber security principles including vulnerability management, defence-in-depth, least-privilege, data protection, regulation and common security controls.
- Proven experience managing client expectations, building relationships and delivering consultative advice to ensure successful outcomes.
- Proven ability to manage client relationships, understand client relationships and deliver tailored security solutions that drive long-term satisfaction and partnership.
- Experience of defining and implementing exposure management programs, processes and procedures.
- Deep understanding of IT security principles associated with networks, operating systems, firewalls, databases, cloud infrastructure, identity and access management with experience in one or more of the fields.
- Familiar with developing integrations via REST API using known coding languages such as Python.
- Knowledge and understanding of SCADA and OT systems is a plus.
- CISSP, CCSP, or other technical certifications preferred.
- Ability to work remotely in a self-directed manner
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations and meetings
- Client-facing travel may be required
- Tenable office travel may be required
Benefits
- Tenable is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.
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