--- title: 'Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at TENEX.AI' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-cybersecurity-analyst-tenex-ai-kansas-city-m2a30q7r4c11' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at TENEX.AI - **Company:** TENEX.AI - **Location:** Kansas City, MO - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-03-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/tenex/83601fa9-157d-4195-b635-21432c946abd ## Job description Company Summary: 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 Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, leading and mentoring other team members, coupled with experience in leveraging AI and machine learning (ML) technologies, particularly in the context of Google’s SecOps platform (e.g. Google Chronicle), to enhance the detection, analysis, and response to security incidents. This role is integral to safeguarding digital infrastructure, ensuring rapid detection of threats, and supporting continuous improvement of security processes. Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI http://TENEX.AI—explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai http://culture.tenex.ai to witness how we embody it, prioritizing the irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work. Key Responsibilities: - Threat Monitoring & Detection: - Monitor security alerts and events across the enterprise network, using both traditional cybersecurity tools and AI/ML-powered threat detection systems. - Perform triage, investigation, and correlation of security events to determine the severity and impact of potential threats. - Leverage Google Chronicle's capabilities for threat intelligence and log analysis, enhancing visibility and providing insights into potential security incidents. - Apply AI to identify patterns, anomalies, and behaviors indicative of potential security incidents, reducing false positives and improving detection accuracy. - Participate in on-call rotations and team scheduling for critical security incidents as needed. - Incident Response & Analysis: - Investigate and analyze security incidents and breaches, leveraging AI to automate initial analysis and enhance threat hunting efforts. - Respond to security incidents following established procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions. - Conduct root cause analysis and forensic investigations to understand attack vectors and recommend mitigation strategies. - Utilize Google SecOps and Chronicle’s advanced tools to centralize security data, correlate events, and accelerate incident response workflows. - Apply machine learning algorithms to identify emerging threats and trends, providing actionable insights for incident response. - Google SecOps & Chronicle Integration: - Work with Google SecOps platform tools to streamline security operations, improve threat visibility, and automate workflows. - Collaborate with IT, Security, and Data Science teams to integrate Google Chronicle’s capabilities into the SOC, enhancing threat detection and incident resolution. - Optimize Google Chronicle for log management, threat hunting, and advanced analytics. - Security Automation: - Develop and maintain automated workflows for common security incidents, leveraging AI for intelligent decision-making and faster response times. - Automate routine SOC tasks such as log analysis, incident classification, and threat intelligence enrichment using Google SecOps and Chronicle integrations. - Reporting & Documentation: - Create detailed reports on incidents and threat intelligence summaries integrating AI-driven findings and insights. - Prepare regular performance and security posture reports for internal stakeholders, highlighting key AI-driven improvements and threat mitigation outcomes. - Generate and present reports on threat trends, and SOC operations for internal stakeholders and customers. - Provide recommendations for security improvements and contribute to SOC playbook development. - Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: - Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Customer Success, Engineering) to promote and improve AI-driven security initiatives and improve the customers' overall security posture. - Share knowledge of AI-powered security techniques and Google SecOps tools with SOC team members to enhance their capabilities in threat detection and incident response. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.  Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus. - Experience: - 4+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar security-focused role. - Hands-on experience with security analytics, log management, threat hunting, and incident response. - Interest in applying automation and/or artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to cybersecurity tasks, such as threat detection, anomaly detection, and security automation. - Technical Skills: - Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks (e.g., NIST, Mitre, ISO, Killl Chain). - Experience with tools for cybersecurity, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), SIEM tools, and security automation platforms. - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration. - Knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms. - Soft Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Skills: - Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms. - Exposure to cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and the associated risks. - Practical experience working with Google SecOps tools and Chronicle for centralized threat intelligence and event correlation a plus. - Hands-on experience with the Microsoft security platform (Sentinel, Defender) is 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! ## About TENEX.AI ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TENEX.AI is the first AI-native, human-led Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, built from the ground up to deliver 10x faster threat detection and response. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, $277M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Sarasota, FL, United States - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Eric Foster (CEO), Venkata Koppaka (Co-Founder & CTO), Jan Grzymala-Busse (CISO & Head of Security Operations), Elias “Lou” Manousos (Chairman), Ryan Shreve (Co-Founder & CRO), Edwin Solis (Co-Founder & CFO/COO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity – Managed Detection and Response (MDR), threat intelligence, security automation, and incident response. - **Target customers**: Mid-market to global enterprises (B2B), also SMBs with flexible pricing. - **Mission**: “Deliver 10x better security outcomes, faster and more cost-effectively than legacy providers.” ## Products & Services - **AI-Native MDR (Managed Detection & Response)**: Core service that uses domain-specific AI to triage every alert in under a minute, then empowers human analysts to investigate and respond. Includes 24/7 U.S.-based analysts with 8+ years average experience. - **Essential AI-Native MDR**: A standardized, lower-cost tier for smaller organizations (pricing from $99,000/year). - **Bespoke MDR**: Customized service for complex, mission-critical environments with dedicated engineering team, flexible contract, and quarterly executive briefings. - **Google Cloud Security Operations**: Implementation, management, and optimization of Google Security Operations platform (TENEX is a leading Google Cloud partner). - **Platform Training & Education**: Customer training on the TENEX platform and security operations best practices. - **Dashboards & Reports**: Continuous visibility and reporting for security posture. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Total Funding**: $277M across three rounds: - Seed (Jan 2025): Led by **Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)** - Series A (Oct 2025): $27M led by **Crosspoint Capital Partners** - Series B (Mar 2026): $250M led by **Crosspoint Capital Partners** (also a16z, Shield Capital participated) - **Key Metric**: 505.9% year-over-year headcount growth (74 employees as of early 2026); 108 active job postings. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Crosspoint Capital Partners, Shield Capital; Google Cloud (strategic partner). - **Growth Signals**: Scaling from 1 to 3 offices (Sarasota, Overland Park, San Jose); rapid hiring across engineering, sales, and threat detection; leadership team includes former Google Security executives and founders of RiskIQ and Cyderes. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-native architecture**: Built from the ground up for AI, not retrofitted. Domain-specific models understand attacker behavior, not just patterns. - **Human-led, AI-powered**: AI handles 100% of alerts at machine speed; human experts focus on complex threats. 95% fewer false positives, <1-minute mean time to triage (MTTX). - **Elite founding team**: Veterans from Google Cloud Security (original Chronicle team), RiskIQ, Cyderes, Fishtech Group, and national security. - **Deep Google Cloud expertise**: TENEX is the go-to partner for Google Security Operations, managing over 75% of Google’s security business at peak. - **Flexible, scalable pricing**: From $99K/year Essential tier to fully bespoke enterprise solutions, making premium MDR accessible to a wide range of budgets. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale through AI, not headcount**: Use automation to multiply analyst efficiency rather than linearly adding people. - **In-person collaboration**: All three offices are on-site-first; the company believes “bold innovations emerge from in-person collaboration.” - **Continuous learning and adaptation**: The AI platform learns from every environment and analyst feedback, staying ahead of emerging threats. - **Expansion into mid-market**: The Essential tier targets smaller organizations that previously couldn’t afford premium MDR. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “AI-native, human-led” – the company values elite human expertise alongside advanced AI. “We’re AI-native, born AI, built AI, think AI, and actively searching for the best human minds in cybersecurity.” - **Work model**: On-site-first in three locations: Sarasota, FL (HQ); Overland Park, KS; San Jose, CA. Aggressive relocation packages including moving expense reimbursement, temporary housing, family transition support. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive health (Medical, Dental, Vision); 100% 401k match up to 6%; long-term incentives; professional development opportunities; continuous learning culture. - **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (505% YoY headcount growth) with 108 open positions across engineering, product, sales, and security operations. Opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven security. - **Team**: 72% of employees in the US, with a strong technical base (39% in technical roles). Executives hail from Google, Microsoft, Cyderes, ReliaQuest, and other top security firms. ## Sources 1. [tenex.ai](https://tenex.ai/) 2. [tenex.ai/about-us](https://tenex.ai/about-us/) 3. [linkedin.com/company/tenex-ai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenex-ai) 4. [tenex.ai/careers](https://tenex.ai/careers/) 5. 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