Tanium Engineer
CACI · Colorado Springs, United States +1 · 1d ago
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced Tanium Engineer to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information systems, and an in-depth proficiency and knowledge of the Tanium platform, Core and Add on Modules.
Within the EITaaS environment, CACI provides modernized capabilities and services—including enterprise ITSM, service desk operations, endpoint management and security, CONUS/OCONUS field support, and full life cycle sustainment for end user devices. Your team’s engineering outcomes will directly support the DAF’s transformation from IT centric operations to mission focused operations, driving increased agility, reliability, and security across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, configure, and maintain platform and endpoint agents
- Plan, execute, and manage upgrades, patching, and maintenance.
- Monitor health, performance, and security.
- Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
- Optimize platform for scalability, performance, and resource utilization.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and integrations.
- Develop and maintain policies to achieve security and operational goals.
- Perform upgrades, patching, and maintenance of the Tanium platform and its modules.
- Automate tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Develop custom reports and dashboards to visualize data collected by Tanium and provide actionable insights.
- Develop custom Tanium sensors and packages to collect data, deploy software, and enforce configurations.
- Create custom reports and dashboards to visualize data and provide actionable insights.
- Support security incident response efforts by providing endpoint data, facilitating rapid containment, and automating remediation.
- Implement and Manage roll-out of Tanium Provisioning.
Qualifications:
Required:
- CompTIA Security+ or other DoD Approved 8570 Baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher
- 10+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).
- An active DoD secret clearance
- Proficiency in Tanium platform and its core and add on modules (e.g., Discover, Patch, Comply, Provision, Threat Response)
- Strong scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting)
- Solid understanding of Windows, Linux operating systems
- Understanding of network protocols and security concepts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and explain policies/procedures to stakeholders within and outside the job function.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced and highly complex environment with frequently changing requirements
Desired:
- Experience with ServiceNow
Additional certifications such as PMP or Tanium Certified Operator or Administrator - Experience with implementing and optimizing cloud-based UEM solutions.
- Experience with DOD, DOW, or Federal Agencies
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.