
TENEX is a cybersecurity company leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX’s flagship offering is a next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, transforming how organizations detect and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Google and Microsoft security ecosystems and state-of-the-art AI capabilities, TENEX empowers enterprises to enhance threat detection, agility, and resilience while maximizing the value of their security investments.

TENEX is a cybersecurity company leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX’s flagship offering is a next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, transforming how organizations detect and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Google and Microsoft security ecosystems and state-of-the-art AI capabilities, TENEX empowers enterprises to enhance threat detection, agility, and resilience while maximizing the value of their security investments.
What they do: AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and AI SOC services
Founded / launch: Commercial launch January 2025
Recent raise: $27M Series A (announced September 11, 2025)
Backers: Crosspoint Capital Partners (Series A lead), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Shield Capital
Employees: ~60
Enterprise security operations and threat detection/response
Technology, Information and Internet
$27M
Participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Shield Capital; additional participation reported from DTCP, DeepWork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund
“Backed by top-tier venture investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Crosspoint Capital Partners”
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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 comprised 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 MDR landscape.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer at TENEX, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure our systems are scalable, resilient, and secure.
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and automation.
Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Open Tofu, Ansible, or similar tools.
Manage cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure) to ensure high availability and scalability.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to enhance system visibility.
Collaborate with development and security teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices.
Optimize system performance and cost efficiency through automation and tuning.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with security and governance policies.
Technical & Industry Expertise
Soft Skills
Education & Certifications