Senior Research Engineer

tenableinc

Ireland - Office - Dublin

Posted Aug 13, 2026

Other
Hybrid
Research

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Job description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:
Tenable is looking for a Senior Research Engineer to join our security research team. This position will involve researching existing vulnerabilities, looking for new vulnerabilities, and developing checks/plugins to detect these vulnerabilities using our products. This role will involve some interfacing with stakeholders outside the Research team.

Your Opportunity:

Works on complex research and development initiatives
Implements advanced detection logic while minimizing false positives & false negatives
Participates in detection logic discussions and the research of new methods for detection
Interfaces with stakeholders on externalizing the outcomes of research
Helps / trains other researchers, when needed

What You'll Need:

Keep abreast with the advancements and developments in the security industry and perform original research to keep our customers secure
Develop detection scripts for Tenable’s sensors (Nessus vulnerability scanner and others) based on the research findings
Research and develop methods of detection for additional services and products from different vendors
Demonstrably strong programming skills in one or more languages (C and/or Python)
Ability and experience in showcasing original research externally – via blogs, white- papers, etc.
Ability to work independently as a researcher as well as part of a larger team.
Experience working with multiple operating systems (proficiency with Linux is a must)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptable and able to shift priorities as needed
Meticulous in terms of quality & accuracy of work
Willingness to explore and learn
B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
At least 3-5 years of development or R&D experience

And Ideally:

Solid understanding of networking & the TCP/IP stack
In depth understanding of common security vulnerabilities, CVSS scoring, vulnerability classification, detection and exploitation techniques
In-depth protocol analysis and interaction. Expert level knowledge of common protocols such as HTTP, DNS, SSH, SMB, etc.
Experience with pen-testing, researching, discovering, or publishing vulnerabilities
One or more security related certifications (e.g. OSCP)
Experience with systems administration and be comfortable working at the command line
Exposure to CI/CD pipeline technologies and concepts
Proficiency with SQL, Snowflake
Experience rigorously testing software
Developing tools & test plans for complicated software
Experience with Tenable products such as Nessus, Tenable IO and Security Center

#LI-Hybrid #LI-AV1

This is the expected salary range for this position in the primary job location, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of Competitive wellness and financial benefits.

EU Pay Range

€79.500—€106.166,67 EUR

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.

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