Tenable, Inc.

Security Sales Engineer - SLED/Public Sector

Tenable, Inc. · US - Remote - Austin - Texas

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Tenable, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Tenable, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Tenable, Inc.
high
21 stale, 2 reposted of 41 open
Hiring momentum
80 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tenable, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tenable, Inc..

About this role

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.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tenable, Inc. as an employer.

What you need

  • 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 you get

  • 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)

Worth weighing

  • 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

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