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Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview)

Vaco
$75.00 - $100.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Mar 13, 2026
Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview)
DETAILS
Location: Remote
Position Type: 6M Contract (w/ likely extensions)
Hourly / Salary: to $90W2+ (based on experience level)

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview) for a 6M Contract opportunity that is 100% remote. The Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview) must possess strong expertise in Tenable Vulnerability Management to address urgent patching, tooling cleanup, and remediation needs by the end of March, including hands-on work to stabilize and operationalize the vulnerability management process for repeatability and efficiency. The Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview) will also provide more broad information security engineering support across multiple 2025 roadmap projects involving security tooling, including MS Purview initiatives encountering issues that require attention and 2+ Trellix SIEM-related initiatives. The Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview) will work closely and collaboratively with internal leads to supplement the existing team capacity rather than replace skill gaps. The ideal Security Engineer (Tenable / Purview) must be capable of making a quick impact on Tenable-focused priorities while contributing to Purview and other security areas.
  • Tenable Platform Engineering - Design / Deploy Enterprise Tenable Scanning Templates / Credentialed Scan Configurations / Custom Plugins to Achieve 95%+ Asset Coverage / Reduce False Positives by 30%+
  • Vulnerability Remediation Automation - Build Automated Remediation Workflows in Tenable One Triggering ServiceNow Tickets / Patch Orchestration (SCCM / InTune) / Risk-Based Exception Approval Routing
  • Vulnerability Reporting / Governance - Create Executive-Level Vulnerability Dashboards / Trend Reports Quantifying Risk Reduction / Mean-Time-to-Remediate / Compliance Posture for Leadership Reviews
  • Purview DLP Optimization - Lead Root-Cause Analysis / Configuration Remediation for MS Purview DLP / Sensitivity Labeling Policies Generating Excessive Alerts or Blocking Legitimate Workflows
  • Data Protection Architecture - Architect / Implement MS Purview Information Protection Solutions | Auto-Labeling / Endpoint DLP / Encryption at REST Aligned with 2025 Data Classification and Regulatory Requirements
  • SIEM / Detection Engineering - Develop / Tune Trellix SIEM Correlation Rules / Use-Case Playbooks / SOAR Automations Integrating Tenable Vulnerability Data With Purview Audit Logs
  • Security Platform Integration - Drive API-Level Integrations Across Tenable / MS Purview / Trellix SIEM / ITSM / Identity Platforms to Enable Closed-Loop Remediation
  • Knowledge Transfer / Documentation - Deliver Hands-On Workshops and Develop Operational Runbooks to Enable Internal Teams to Sustain Vulnerability Management / Purview Operations

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Vulnerability Management Platform - Tenable One (Tenable.io) | Asset Discovery / Policy Creation / Plugin Customization / API Automation / Tenable Lumin Exposure Scoring
  • Scanning Infrastructure - Tenable Nessus Scanners (OnPrem / Cloud) / Nessus Agent Deployment at Scale
  • SIEM / Security Analytics - Trellix SIEM / Helix (Rule Authoring / Dashboard Creation / Log Source Onboarding / SOAR Playbook Development)
  • Automation - PowerShell / Python for Tenable API Automation / Purview Policy Deployment / SIEM Enrichment
  • Identity Security - MS Entra ID (Conditional Access / PIM / Identity Protection Features)
  • Security Integrations - RESTful API Integration Across Platforms (Tenable / Purview Graph API / Trellix API)
  • ITSM Integration - ServiceNow for Vulnerability Ticket Lifecycle Automation
  • Risk Scoring / Prioritization (knowledge) - Vulnerability Scoring Frameworks (CVSS 4.0 / EPSS / CISA KEV) / Risk-Based Prioritization Methodologies

PREFERRED (not required)
  • Data Security / Compliance - MS Purview Compliance / Risk Suite (DLP / Sensitivity Labeling / Auto-Labeling / Information Protection [MIP] / Insider Risk Management / Purview Audit)
  • Purview Policy Deployment
  • Root-Cause Analysis / Configuration Remediation for MS Purview DLP

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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