Hiring for Tanium Admin
• Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain Tanium Core and the associated modules inscope.
• Leadand execute enterprise patching operations using Tanium Patch, including patchstrategy, scheduling, ring/wave deployment, remediation, compliance reporting, and exception handling.
• Design and implement patching workflows for databases using Tanium, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to maintenance windows and change control.
• Build and manage sensors, packages, saved questions, dashboards, and automated actions to support operational and compliance needs.
• Configure and maintain integrations via Tanium Connect (e.g., SIEM, CMDB, ITSM, and datalake platforms).
• Developreporting and trending dashboards using Reporting and Trends to give visibility into endpoint health, patch compliance, and configuration posture.
• Supportasset inventory, discovery, software deployment, and compliance operations across the module suite.
• TroubleshootTanium client, server, and module performance issues, and tune the environment for scale and reliability.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, database, and operations teams to align Tanium capabilities with business and compliance requirements.
• Document architecture, standard operating procedures, and runbooks, and provide knowledge transfer and mentoring to internal teams.
Modules in Scope
Strongworking knowledge of Tanium Core is required, together with the followingmodules: Asset, Automate, Connect, Discover, Engage, Interact, Reporting, Trends, Deploy, Patch, Performance, and Comply. Deep, demonstrable expertise inTanium Patch is essential to this role.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum3 years of hands-on experience with Tanium.
• Strongworking knowledge of Tanium Core and the modules in scope: Asset, Automate,Connect, Discover, Engage, Interact, Reporting, Trends, Deploy, Patch, Performance, and Comply.
• Deep,demonstrable expertise in Tanium Patch, including large-scale patch deployment and remediation.
• Proven experience patching databases using Tanium.
• Solid understanding of endpoint management, patch management lifecycles, andcompliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows and Linux endpoints.
• Abilityto write and interpret Tanium sensors, packages, and queries.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical andnon-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Tanium certifications (e.g., Tanium Certified Operator, Tanium Certified Administrator, or module-specific certifications).
• Experience integrating Tanium with ITSM (ServiceNow), CMDB, and SIEM platforms.
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation.
• Familiarity with change management and ITIL processes.
•