Remote Public Sector Security Sales Engineer (West)

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tenable is seeking a passionate Sales Engineer for the Public Sector in the west region, based in Austin, TX. You will deliver technical demonstrations of Tenable's platform, support evaluations, and translate findings into business risk insights.

Collaborate with Sales Representatives and partners, travel up to 25%, and help drive revenue while ensuring customer success. This role emphasizes technical curiosity, customer empathy, and the ability to communicate across technical and executive

Qualifications

• Public sector experience understanding government operations and procurement.
• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals with hands-on experience.
• Clear communication translating technical findings into business risk.
• Natural customer empathy, earning trust through preparation and accountability.
• Curiosity, coachability, and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative, team-first attitude with peers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical demonstrations tailored to public sector needs.
• Support evaluations and Proof of Value exercises.
• Translate technical findings to risk and business outcomes.
• Address government agency challenges with consultative security insights.
• Engage, educate, and answer technical questions at events.
• Support sales efforts and partner relationships.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, partners, and peers.

Skills

Public-Sector Experience

Cybersecurity Experience

Effective Communicator

Customer Empathy

Curiosity & Coachability

Team Player

Compliance Awareness

Travel Readiness

Tools

ACAS

Tenable Platform

Cloud Knowledge

Job description

Tenable is seeking a passionate Sales Engineer for the Public Sector in the west region, based in Austin, TX. You will deliver technical demonstrations of Tenable's platform, support evaluations, and translate findings into business risk insights.

Collaborate with Sales Representatives and partners, travel up to 25%, and help drive revenue while ensuring customer success. This role emphasizes technical curiosity, customer empathy, and the ability to communicate across technical and executive