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Security Sales Engineer - SLED/Public Sector

Tenable, Inc.
Location
US - Remote - Austin - Texas
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Security Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Public-Sector Experience
  • Cybersecurity Experience
  • Effective Communicator & Storyteller
  • Customer Empathy & Credibility
  • Curiosity & Coachability
  • Team Player
Nice to have
  • Tenable or ACAS Experience
  • Diverse Technical Background
  • Presales Exposure
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge
  • Automation Interest
What the job really is

As a Security Sales Engineer at Tenable, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales success within the Public Sector team by delivering technical demonstrations, supporting evaluations, and translating technical findings into business outcomes. You will collaborate closely with sales representatives and engage with customers to address their security challenges while fostering strong relationships. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in cybersecurity and an understanding of government operations to effectively support sales efforts and enhance customer experiences.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • employee referral program
  • flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but a pay range is provided
  • Role involves travel up to 25%
  • Sales experience is preferred but not mandatory for strong candidates
  • Focus on public sector may limit exposure to other industries
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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