Forward Deployed Engineer

Tenzai

. Partner with Tenzai’s key enterprise and strategic accounts .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Account Management and Security Consulting, with a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure and network security. Capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences while managing client relationships and driving strategic alignment.

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Technical Account ManagementEnterprise InfrastructureApplication SecurityLinux/CLI ProficiencySecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

Forward Deployed EngineeringNetwork SecurityAPI SecurityEmerging AI VulnerabilitiesPentestingRed TeamingVulnerability ValidationContinuous Security OptimizationTechnical AssessmentsDeployment Guides

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation SkillsHigh-Stress Situation ManagementClient Relationship ManagementAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Burp SuiteDNSTLSProxiesFirewallsSAML/OIDC SSOMFA

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPOSCPCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

Regulated Financial InstitutionsCompliance FrameworksOSFIPCI DSSSOC 2DORAOWASP Top 10

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSFirewallsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Tenzai’s key enterprise and strategic accounts
Act as the principal technical liaison integrating Tenzai into complex customer environments
Serve as a trusted technical advisor connecting Tenzai’s autonomous AI offensive security engine with clients’ architectural vision
Engage directly with CISOs, Security Architects, and Red/DevSecOps teams
Lead onboarding and drive ongoing strategic alignment
Bridge Tenzai’s security research team and client organizations
Run scans and own findings to maximize customer value and promote client autonomy
Act as the primary technical subject matter expert for key accounts
Manage end-to-end onboarding, infrastructure integration, continuous security optimization, and issue resolution
Articulate security findings and strategic technical roadmaps to executive stakeholders and security practitioners
Perform technical assessments across web applications, APIs, network infrastructure, mobile platforms, GenAI interfaces, and RAG architectures
Define continuous testing scope and identify security enhancement opportunities
Execute scans and analyze findings
Highlight vulnerabilities with client teams
Develop deployment guides to streamline onboarding and drive product adoption
Convert client architectural constraints and operational feedback into prioritized feature requests
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to advocate for customer-requested enhancements and integrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Technical Account Management, Security Consulting, Professional Services or related discipline for large enterprise or financial clients
Strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure, hybrid-cloud architecture, and network security
Understanding of application security, including OWASP Top 10 and API security
Understanding of emerging AI vulnerability landscapes, including LLMs, prompt injection, and data poisoning
Proficiency with Linux/CLI
Proficiency with networking concepts including DNS, TLS, proxies, and firewalls
Proficiency with identity/authentication standards including SAML/OIDC SSO and MFA
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and executive audiences
Ability to handle high-stress situations and drive technical discovery on the fly
Ability to manage client technical relationships without being defensive
Ability and willingness to travel approximately once per month to client sites across North America
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with a high degree of ownership and ambiguity
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or CompTIA Security+ are nice to have
Experience with regulated financial institutions and compliance frameworks such as OSFI, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and DORA is an advantage
Hands-on offensive security experience, including pentesting, red teaming, CTFs, Burp Suite, or manual vulnerability validation, is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on autonomous AI offensive security technology
Opportunity to help define a new cybersecurity category
High-impact work influencing how organizations secure software
Lean teams with significant ownership and autonomy
Collaboration with veteran security experts and repeat entrepreneurs
Lunch together with the team