Research Engineer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Columbia, MD
91K-121K Annually
Mid level
Security • Software
The Role
The Research Engineer at Tenable will develop and maintain integration code using NASL, analyze third-party software APIs, collaborate with vendors, troubleshoot customer technical issues, and document functionality. They will need to work independently and as a team to enhance NASL integrations and support product capabilities.
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Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 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!

Your Role:

Tenable is not only building great products and carving out a completely new category, but we are also building a world-class engineering culture, and committed to hiring the very best. We are looking for a highly motivated Research Engineer to join our NASL Integrations Research Engineering Team. This position will involve learning, developing, and maintaining Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL) code to enable internally developed Tenable integrations to communicate with 3rd party software. Most notably for Privileged Access Management, Mobile Device Management, and Patch Management software.

Your Opportunity:

  • Technical analysis of 3rd party software APIs

  • Develop and maintain integration code written in NASL

  • Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to understand their product capabilities and APIs

  • Collaborate with other teams to extend NASL libraries and User Interfaces

  • Create or improve processes to produce faster and/or better outcomes

  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and address escalated customer technical issues to ensure timely problem resolution

  • Review current projects and understand the challenges that may need to be overcome for those projects to succeed

  • Take ownership of your projects and ensure their status is continually documented and communicated

  • Develop documentation for customers and other Tenable members related to the functionality and usage of NASL Integrations.

  • Leverage, maintain, and configure lab environment for team-related projects

  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of Tenable products and information security best-practices

  • May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

  • Opportunities for career advancement within Research as well as other organizations within Tenable

What You'll Need:

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • B.S. degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience

  • 3+ years of software development experience with a language such as C/C++, Python, Ruby, or Perl.

  • Exposure to software development life cycle (SDLC) concepts and Agile methodology

  • Able to work both in a self-directed manner and as part of a team

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Able to respond quickly and shift priorities as needed

  • Able to provide and receive constructive feedback during code review and design review

  • Able to work hybrid/onsite location at HQ in Columbia MD

And Ideally:

  • Experience developing in the NASL programming language

  • Skilled in presentation on complex topics

  • Experience with system administration, including setting up complicated software environments for testing

  • Familiarity with Nessus Sensor and associated Tenable products

#LI-SR1

#LI-Hybrid

This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Ranges

$91,000$121,000 USD

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.  If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

Tenable Data Consent Statement

Tenable is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Notice describes how we collect and use your personal data during and after your working relationship with us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). Please click here to review.

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Top Skills

C
C++
Perl
Python
Ruby
The Company
Auckland
1,847 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Tenable®, Inc. is the Cyber Exposure company. Over 30,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include more than 50 percent of the Fortune 500, more than 30 percent of the Global 2000 and large government agencies. Learn more at www.tenable.com.

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