Senior Security Consultant at Tenable

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Tenable is hiring a senior security consultant focused on security consulting and customer assessments.

Tenable

Location: Remote
Advertised region: Netherlands - Remote, Germany - Remote , Italy - Remote
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python

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Role overview

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Responsibilities

Deliver technical work for security consulting and customer assessments.
Collaborate with engineering, security, product and customer stakeholders.
Improve reliability, monitoring, testing, documentation and operational quality.
Translate technical requirements into maintainable systems and outcomes.

Qualifications

5+ 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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English + another Language preferably Italian, Dutch or French. 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.
Strong analytical skills and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex security issues.
Proficiency in assessing and identifying threats and risks related to Exposure Management, including vulnerabilities and weaknesses in host or network configurations.
Recent experience performing vulnerability scans, configuration audits, and security monitoring with core Tenable products, or other industry solutions.
Familiarity with Metasploit and related tools commonly used to exploit vulnerabilities.
Familiarity with application security testing, OWASP and common exploitable web application threats in Exposure Management.
Knowledge of auditing and configuration frameworks such as ISO 17799, CIS, PCI, GLBA, and HIPAA is preferred.
Proven experience managing client expectations, building relationships and delivering consultative advice to ensure successful outcomes.
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.
Industry-recognised technical certifications preferred.
Working Environment and Conditions:
Ability to work remotely in a self-directed manner.

Technology in this role

Python: Familiar with developing integrations via REST API using known coding languages such as .
CAN: all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best .
REST API: Familiar with developing integrations via REST API using known coding languages such as .
OWASP: Familiarity with application security testing, OWASP and common exploitable web application threats in Exposure .

Role-specific candidate guide

Preparation notes based on the employer’s stated responsibilities and qualifications.

Understanding the scope. This Senior Security Consultant position at Tenable is best assessed through the work described in the employer’s posting, rather than the title alone. The available role overview says: “Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the…” Read that statement together with the responsibilities below to understand the likely balance between delivery, coordination and technical decision-making. The role belongs to the security area, but that label is only a guide to the work; the employer’s own requirements remain decisive. Before applying, check the original listing for reporting lines, product or team assignment, employment terms and any details that may have changed since this copy was checked. Where this page says a fact is not specified, treat it as an open question rather than an implied promise.

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Benefits

Location and remote arrangement as stated in the official posting.
Opportunity to work on security, AI or enterprise technology products.

About Tenable

Tenable develops cybersecurity products focused on finding, prioritizing and reducing exposure across an organization’s attack surface. Its Tenable One platform brings together visibility and insight across areas such as IT infrastructure, cloud, operational technology and identity so security teams can understand and address material risks.

The company’s product context includes vulnerability data, asset discovery, risk prioritization and security workflows for enterprise customers. Depending on the role, work may involve platform engineering, threat research, product security, data, integrations or customer-facing technical guidance. The employer posting is the source for the specific product group, required security experience, location and any clearance or customer constraints.

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Source checked: 2026-10-09