Principal Security Consultant

US - Remote

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:

As a Principal Security Consultant, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for elevating the capability and performance of Tenable’s Professional Services team. You’ll lead training programs, guide onboarding and technical development, and support the growth of our partner ecosystem. In this role, you will influence service methodologies, support revenue and delivery objectives, manage critical client escalations, and provide billable expertise on strategic engagements. This is a highly collaborative, high-impact position that blends technical depth, mentorship, and effective customer-facing communication.

Your Opportunity:

  • Lead the Professional Services Training Academy and oversee onboarding, monthly training, and cross-training programs
  • Mentor consultants and partners to ensure current, high-quality technical expertise across all service offerings
  • Provide expert consultative insights on Tenable solutions, Exposure Management practices, and industry frameworks
  • Guide clients in building and maturing Exposure Management programs through assessments, research and tailored recommendations
  • Ensure strong customer satisfaction while supporting delivery and revenue goals
  • Manage client escalations and lead complex engagements; serve as main POC with Technical Support team
  • Train client teams on implementation, configuration, and effective usage of the Tenable suite
  • Support pre- and post-sales needs analysis and help identify service expansion opportunities
  • Collaborate with Portfolio and Domain Specialists to enhance service offerings and inform product improvements
  • Liaise with Tenable Technical Support as the primary internal contact for technical escalations
  • Work closely with Delivery and Resource Management teams to meet Theatre objectives
  • Support consultant readiness through mentoring, certification, and quality review activities
  • Partner with global teams to align on best practices and drive consistent service delivery
  • Contribute to the development of methodologies, internal tools, and service frameworks
  • Create and maintain internal and partner-facing technical documentation and training materials
  • Review deliverables to ensure alignment with Tenable standards
  • Identify areas for enhancement in service delivery and maintain awareness of industry trends
  • Monitor customer satisfaction scores, resolve concerns, and report to Senior Management on training program progress and key initiatives
  • Support additional activities as needed to ensure the success of the Professional Services team and overall organization

What You'll Need:

  • 12+ years of IT/Cybersecurity experience, including significant Professional Services consulting
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on expertise in vulnerability and exposure management, including Tenable or comparable platforms
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, capable of resolving complex security issues across varied enterprise environments
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to lead long-form technical client sessions
  • Broad understanding and experience of cybersecurity principles, and a technical foundation across networking, Linux/Unix/Windows, cloud, virtualization, and security controls
  • Current security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, OS CP, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Ability to deliver presentations, training, and client-facing sessions.
  • Must be based in the U.S. without sponsorship required
  • Travel may be required for client engagements and occasional office visits

And Ideally:

  • Recent in-depth experience in vulnerability scanning, configuration auditing, security monitoring
  • Red teaming tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Metasploit) and OWASP methodologies
  • Compliance frameworks: CIS, PCI, ISO, GLBA, HIPAA
  • Cloud security (CSPM, CIEM, IaC), containerization, and hybrid environments
  • Scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell)
  • SIEM, ITSM, CMDB, IPAM, patch management, and network security monitoring
  • Active Directory security, wireless vulnerabilities, SCADA/OT exposure management (bonus)

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MM1

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

$143,500 - $191,500 USD

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