Tenable is hiring a senior-level Security Sales Engineer - SLED/Public Sector for a sales role based in the USA, with a primary focus on the west region. This position offers a salary of $114,500. We are looking for a technically capable cybersecurity professional with a Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience to drive sales success and enhance the customer experience for government agencies.
Core Responsibilities for the Security Sales Engineer - SLED/Public Sector
- Deliver technical demonstrations of Tenable's platform tailored to public sector needs.
- Support enterprise software trials and Proof of Value evaluations to align with customer goals.
- Translate complex technical findings and exposure data into clear business risk outcomes for technical practitioners and executive leadership.
- Address government agency challenges through consultative security insights that respect operational constraints and budget realities.
- Partner with sales representatives to achieve revenue targets and support RFI/RFP responses.
What You Will Need
- A Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience.
- Meaningful public-sector background involving government operations, compliance requirements, procurement processes, and budget realities.
- Strong technical aptitude and hands-on cybersecurity experience in areas such as Vulnerability Management, Exposure Management, Attack Surface Management, Patch Management, CMDB, EDR, or IDAM.
- Clear communication and storytelling skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- High technical curiosity, customer empathy, and a collaborative, team-first attitude.