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.
- 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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Listed by Tenable, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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