Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer (Dubai)”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCISSP, CISM, GIAC, Google Cloud Professional, Microsoft SC-200, AZ-500, AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Company Overview
TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We combine cutting-edge AI with human expertise to deliver security operations that are better, faster, and more cost-effective than traditional approaches.
We're a fast-growing startup backed by industry experts and top-tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital. Our team is mission-driven, customer-obsessed, and building something that matters — a new standard for how security operations should work.
Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI — explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai to witness how we embody our values every day.
About the Role
As a Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer at TENEX, you are the engine that gets customers live. You will execute end-to-end platform deployments, onboard log sources, load TENEX's library of security content, and train customers so they get value from day one. This is a hands-on, customer-facing technical role for engineers who love seeing things work.
Job Responsibilities
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Execute end-to-end platform deployments across Google SecOps and/or Microsoft Sentinel for new customers
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Onboard log sources, configure data connectors, and validate ingestion pipelines
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Load and deploy existing TENEX content into customer environments — including parsers, dashboards, detections, and playbooks developed by the Security Solution Engineers — SIEM/SOAR
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Work from standardized playbooks to deliver MDR coverage within target SLOs
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Troubleshoot connectivity, ingestion, and configuration issues during deployment
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Enable customers through hands-on training — teaching them to navigate, understand, and get value from their deployed platform
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Document deployment configurations and handoff notes for the ongoing support team
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Manage multiple concurrent customer deployments depending on complexity and platform
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Escalate technical blockers to Senior Engineers or Manager when appropriate
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Industry Expertise
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2+ years in cybersecurity, IT operations, cloud engineering, or a related technical field