Public Sector Security Sales Engineer — Austin

Jobicy; United States; Remoto; USD 115.000 - 153.000; Tempo pieno

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401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Tenable is seeking a Sales Engineer for the Public Sector team in the Austin, TX area. You will combine cybersecurity expertise with customer-facing skills to support government clients and partner with Sales to demonstrate Tenable's platform.

Ideal candidates have public-sector experience, strong communication, and the ability to translate technical findings into business risk. Travel up to 25% is expected; base pay ranges are provided.

Competenze

• Public-Sector Experience: Understanding how government organizations operate, including missions, constraints, procurement, and budgets.
• Cybersecurity Experience: Practical knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and related domains (Vulnerability/Exposure Management, EDR, IAM).
• Effective Communicator: Strong presentation and storytelling skills to translate technical risk into business impact.
• Customer Empathy & Credibility: Ability to build trust through preparation, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Curiosity & Coachability: Quick learner with willingness to receive feedback and improve.
• Team Player: Collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with public sector standards (CIS, NIST, GovRAMP, FedRAMP).
• Location Flexibility: Based in or near Austin, TX, willing to travel up to 25%.

Mansioni

• Deliver technical demonstrations of Tenable’s platform tailored to public sector needs.
• Support evaluations and Proof of Value activities for enterprise trials.
• Translate technical findings into clear risk and business outcomes for technical and executive audiences.
• Provide security insights and consultative guidance to address government agency challenges.
• Engage with customers, partners, and internal teams to foster strong relationships.
• Support sales efforts and respond to RFIs/RFPs in collaboration with sales and partners.
• Represent Tenable at local events, conferences, and community engagements.

Descrizione del lavoro

Tenable is seeking a Sales Engineer for the Public Sector team in the Austin, TX area. You will combine cybersecurity expertise with customer-facing skills to support government clients and partner with Sales to demonstrate Tenable's platform.

Ideal candidates have public-sector experience, strong communication, and the ability to translate technical findings into business risk. Travel up to 25% is expected; base pay ranges are provided.