Senior DevOps Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: San Jose, CA, Remote, USA, Kansas City Metro, Sarasota, FL HQ

Employment Type: FullTime

Company Overview:

TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We are a force multiplier for defenders, helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, rapid response, and continuous protection. Our team is composed of industry experts with deep experience in cybersecurity, automation and AI-driven solutions. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to join our mission of revolutionizing the AI-Native MDR landscape.
We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital Partners and also backed by Shield Capital, DTCP (formerly Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners), Deepwork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund. Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture. Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team that just raised a substantial round – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at TENEX, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure our systems are scalable, resilient, and secure.

Location: This role will require a hybrid work schedule in any of our locations.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and automation.

Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Open Tofu, Ansible, or similar tools.

Manage cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure) to ensure high availability and scalability.

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to enhance system visibility.

Collaborate with development and security teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices.

Optimize system performance and cost efficiency through automation and tuning.

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with security and governance policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical & Industry Expertise

• 6+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related fields.

• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and Linux systems.

• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Passion for automation and continuous improvement.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer, or CKA are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity technologies and Google SecOps solutions.

• Collaborate with a talented and innovative team focused on continuously improving security operations.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

If you're passionate about combining cybersecurity expertise with artificial intelligence and have experience with Google SecOps and Chronicle, we encourage you to apply!