Senior Enterprise Security Engineer

Tenable; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenable is seeking a Presales Security Engineer for the Denmark and Norway region. You will drive sales success by delivering technical demonstrations, guiding customers through trials, and providing expert security and compliance guidance.

The role requires fluent Danish and English and collaboration with sales and partners. Travel up to 25% is expected as you build lasting customer relationships and present at events.

Qualifications

• Experience with Nessus or other network scanning technologies.
• Solid foundation in TCP/IP and network security concepts.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security in Cloud and on-prem environments (CMDB, Ticketing, Patch Management, PAM).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong teamwork.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to build relationships with customers, partners and peers.
• Experience delivering demos, workshops, technical meetings, events and webinars.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical demonstrations of Tenable platform products to customers.
• Oversee enterprise software trials and Proof of Value evaluations.
• Provide consultative security and compliance guidance addressing customer needs.
• Answer technical questions and occasionally present at local events/conferences.
• Collaborate with Sales to achieve revenue targets and support local partners in deals.

Tools

Nessus

TCP/IP basics

Cloud/On-prem security

API scripting

Python SDK

Docker

Job description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

At Tenable, we seek a passionate and skilled Presales Security Engineer covering Denmark and Norway to join our team. In this role, you’ll be crucial in driving sales success and enhancing our customers’ experience through your technical expertise. You’ll work alongside Sales Representatives and a talented team to set Tenable apart from the competition, build lasting customer relationships, and create enthusiastic advocates for our solutions. You must speak Fluent/Native Danish and English.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver Technical Excellence: Present technical demonstrations of Tenable’s platform products, showcasing their value and differentiation to potential customers.
• Manage Evaluations: Oversee enterprise software trials and “Proof of Value” evaluations, ensuring they align with customer goals.
• Solve Real Problems: Address customer challenges and business needs with consultative security and compliance expertise.
• Engage and Educate: Answer technical questions and provide insights, occasionally presenting at local events and conferences.
• Support Sales Efforts: Work closely with sales representatives to achieve or exceed revenue targets, support local partners in enterprise deals, and respond to RFIs and RFPs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical Expertise: Experience with Nessus or other network scanning technologies and solid foundational knowledge of TCP/IP and network security concepts.
• Cyber Security & Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with the Cyber Security ecosystem both on-prem and in the Cloud, including CMDB, Ticketing, Patch Management, PAM, etc.
• Compliance Awareness: Understanding of international & local compliance standards (e.g., NIS2, DORA, PCI, FISMA, SOX, NERC, CIS, DIS STIG).
• Effective Communicator: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt based on the audience and effectively frame problems and solutions. Strong teamwork skills are essential, as collaboration is at the heart of this role’s success.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed within your territory (up to 25%).
• Relationship: Build a good relationship with customers, partners and your peers.
• Drive Activities: Demo’s, Workshop’s, Technical Meetings for customers & partners, Events and Webinars, Capture the Flag activities.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience: 5-7 years of direct Pre-Sales Engineer experience.
• Certifications: Cloud certifications in AWS, GCP &/or Azure. CISSP or equivalent.
• Network Knowledge: Understanding of TCP/IP and network security concepts.
• System Experience: Experience with enterprise-class operating systems at the security admin level.
• Embracing AI: Experience and Creative in using AI capabilities.
• DevOps Skills: Proficiency in Docker, DevOps, API scripting, and Python SDK.
• Proactive Attitude: A self-starter who stays up to date with current technologies.

Interview Process

• Recruiter Interview – 1st Stage – Virtual
• Hiring Manager Interview – 2nd Stage – Virtual
• Tech Assessment – 3rd Stage – Virtual
• Job Skills Interview – 4th Stage – Face to Face
• Senior Stakeholder Panel Interview – Final Stage – Virtual

This is the expected salary range for this position in the primary job location, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance.

Tenable also offers a variety of Competitive wellness and financial benefits.

EU Pay Range

725.000 kr.—965.000 kr. DKK

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable – through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact [e-mail] for further assistance.

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