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Tenable · 1 month ago

Principal Security Consultant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $192K/yr

12+ years exp

Tenable is the Exposure Management company, trusted by 44,000 organizations to understand and reduce cyber risk. As a Principal Security Consultant, you will lead the Professional Services team, mentor consultants, and guide clients in enhancing their Exposure Management programs while ensuring high customer satisfaction and supporting revenue goals.

ComplianceNetwork SecurityRisk ManagementSecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Vulnerability managementCybersecurity consultingSecurity certificationsAnalytical skillsCloud securityTechnical communicationClient engagementTraining deliveryMentorshipDocumentationTeam collaboration

Required

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