Security Sales Engineer – SLED/Public Sector | Worldwide (Remote)
Published on: 5:02 PM | Sep 6, 2026
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Tenable® is the Exposure Management company, trusted by over 40,000 organizations worldwide to understand and reduce cyber risk.
Tenable® is the Exposure Management company, trusted by over 40,000 organizations worldwide to understand and reduce cyber risk. We're seeking a Security Sales Engineer to join our SLED/Public Sector team, supporting government and public sector clients across the globe. This remote position offers the opportunity to drive exposure management solutions to mission-critical organizations while building meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders.
Job Overview
As a Security Sales Engineer for our SLED/Public Sector division, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting sales teams in closing complex deals with government and public sector entities. You'll provide pre-sales engineering support, demonstrate Tenable's exposure management platform capabilities, and address technical objections from security-focused buyers. This role combines technical expertise with consultative selling to accelerate deal progression in the specialized public sector market.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver technical product demonstrations and proof-of-concept implementations for government clients
- Support sales teams through technical discovery, requirements analysis, and solution design
- Address security compliance requirements specific to SLED environments (FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.)
- Collaborate with solution architects on complex, large-scale public sector deployments
- Maintain deep knowledge of competitive positioning and Tenable's differentiation
- Participate in industry events and conferences serving public sector audiences
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in security sales engineering or technical sales roles
- Strong understanding of government procurement processes and compliance frameworks
- Proven expertise in vulnerability management, exposure management, or related security domains
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Active security certification (CISSP, CCSK, or equivalent) preferred
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer engagements and events
What We Offer
- Fully remote work arrangement with global flexibility
- Competitive compensation package and performance incentives
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- Collaborative culture supporting innovation and career growth
- Access to cutting-edge exposure management technology
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