Security Sales Engineer - SLED/Public Sector

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 #One Tenable 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 are looking for a passionate, technically capable cybersecurity professional to join our Public Sector team as a Sales Engineer, focusing on the west region.

In this role, you will be crucial in driving sales success and enhancing customer experience through technical credibility and an authentic understanding of government operations.

You will work closely with Sales Representatives and a collaborative team to differentiate Tenable , build lasting customer trust, and create enthusiastic advocates for our solutions.

We value strong technical curiosity, customer empathy, and growth potential—we can teach our sales process and the mechanics of the SE role to the right candidate.

Your Opportunity: Deliver Technical Demonstrations: Present compelling technical demonstrations of Tenable 's platform, showcasing value and differentiation tailored to public sector needs.

Support Evaluations: Assist with enterprise software trials and "Proof of Value" evaluations to ensure they align with customer goals. Bridge Technical Findings to Outcomes: Translate complex technical find