Job Title : Tanium Administrator / Engineer.
Location : Pune.
Notice Period : Immediate.
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced IT professional to manage and optimize the Tanium platform across a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in endpoint management, security compliance, and automation, with hands-on experience administering multiple Tanium modules. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant IT operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Administer and configure Tanium modules such as Patch, Deploy, Inventory, Comply, Connect, and Discover.
- Monitor system health, performance, and compliance metrics via the Tanium Console.
- Troubleshoot endpoint connectivity and client health issues across large environments.
- Develop and maintain custom sensors, packages, dashboards, and reports.
- Automate operational tasks using scripting languages ( PowerShell, Bash, Python ).
- Integrate Tanium with enterprise tools like SIEM, ITSM , and other IT / security platforms.
- Support onboarding of new endpoints and maintain infrastructure documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external standards ( CIS, NIST ).
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to process and tool improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications :
7-10 years of experience in IT operations, endpoint management, or security management.Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration.Proficiency in scripting languages ( PowerShell , Bash ).Experience with endpoint protection, patching, and software deployment tools.Strong analytical , problem-solving , and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Hands-on experience managing Tanium production environments.Exposure to SCCM , RHEL Satellite , or similar endpoint management tools.Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as CIS and NIST.Tanium Fundamentals or Tanium Certified Operator certification.(ref : hirist.tech)