
Empowering organizations to manage cyber exposure
Tenable is a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in Columbia, MD, specializing in exposure management and vulnerability assessment. With over 1000 employees, Tenable offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its flagship platform, Tenable One, which helps organizations anticipate c...
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Tenable • US - Office - Northern Virginia , US - Headquarters - Maryland - Columbia
Tenable is seeking a Software Engineer to join their VM Platform team, focusing on building high-throughput, event-driven pipelines for processing asset and vulnerability data. You'll work with technologies like Java and Kafka in Northern Virginia and Columbia.
You have a solid background in software engineering with experience in building scalable systems — you've tackled complex data processing challenges and understand the intricacies of event sourcing and stream processing. Your proficiency in Java allows you to design and implement robust applications that can handle high volumes of data efficiently. You are familiar with big data technologies and have experience working with tools like Kafka and Elasticsearch, which are essential for managing and analyzing large datasets. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. You are detail-oriented and have a strong understanding of system architecture, ensuring that the systems you build are not only functional but also maintainable and scalable.
Experience with Docker and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is a plus, as it enhances your ability to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment. Familiarity with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Airflow can also be beneficial in this role, as it aligns with the team's focus on handling large-scale data processing tasks.
As a Software Engineer on the VM Platform team, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining high-throughput, event-driven data pipelines that process vast amounts of asset and vulnerability data. You will work closely with data collection teams to ensure that the data ingested is accurate and timely, enabling the team to provide valuable insights to customers. Your role will involve moving beyond simple CRUD operations to architect systems that can handle massive scale, ensuring that the data processed reflects the true state of assets and vulnerabilities. You will collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications, ensuring that the solutions you build meet the needs of the business.
You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's best practices, helping to maintain high standards of code quality and performance. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of Tenable's cybersecurity solutions, as you help to build systems that are critical for understanding and reducing cyber risk. You will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and share your knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
At Tenable, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will work in a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. Our culture emphasizes respect, belonging, and excellence, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to empower organizations to manage their cyber risk effectively and make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
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