Security Engineer - Pre-sales

Who is Tenable?Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 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:Tenable is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Engineer to own and drive the Business and Technical aspects of strategic Enterprise selling in your assigned region. You will be partnering with Enterprise Territory Managers and a strong team of peers to differentiate the Tenable solutions from our competitors, create lasting customers by positioning unique business values they are looking for and most importantly, create raving fans of Tenable throughout your area of influence.Your Opportunity:Deliver compelling technical presentations and live demonstrations of Tenable Enterprise productsManage enterprise software trials and Proof of Concept evaluations, mapping unique business values with customer business objectivesAnswer technical questions and provide consultative guidance on security best practices, compliance frameworks, and risk managementApply advanced technical skills to demonstrate the value and impact of Tenable’s solutions in solving real-world customer challengesMaintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers, while identifying and cultivating new strategic opportunitiesPresent thought leadership content and represent Tenable at industry events, executive briefings, and customer-facing sessionsLeverage strategic technical selling skills to engage key stakeholders, from engineers to CISOs, and influence decision-makingTravel as needed (typically around 25%) to support key customer engagements, critical sales opportunities, and high-impact cybersecurity eventsCollaborate cross-functionally with product management and engineering to surface customer feedback and prioritize critical customer use casesHelp shape future innovations by identifying gaps and contributing ideas for new product features and capabilitiesDeliver clear status reports for Proofs of Value (POVs) and active opportunities; this data is mission-critical for forecasting business health and ensuring alignment with territory and organizational growth goalsMeet with prospective clients to discover what their biggest security challenges and highest priority business drivers areWhat You'll Need:3–5 years of experience in a customer-facing technical sales role, with a demonstrated track record as a trusted and successful sales engineerProven ability to lead and win technical proof-of-value (PoV) engagements with strategic enterprise customersA customer-centric mindset, with a relentless focus on delivering business value and building long-term relationshipsRecognized thought leadership in cyber security, including experience in public speaking and industry engagementStrong communication skills with the ability to tailor and deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences, including engineers, security professionals, and executive stakeholdersA collaborative, team-oriented approach, committed to knowledge-sharing and cross-functional success, while proudly representing our One Tenable team cultureExceptional Situational and Self-Awareness, with the high emotional intelligence (EQ) required to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, adapt communication styles in real-time, and maintain a grounded, professional presence during high-pressure technical demonstrations.And Ideally:5+ years of Sales Engineering experience with a focus on vulnerability management, cloud security, or complex enterprise SaaS.Core Network Security & TCP/IP Foundations, including an understanding of the OSI model, packet analysis, and other advanced network security conceptsVulnerability Management Expertise, with hands-on experience using Nessus and other industry-standard network security scanning tools to identify, validate, and prioritize vulnerabilities across hybrid environments.Experience with securing modern Cloud Infrastructure like AWS, Azure, and Google CloudBasic understanding of Container Security, specifically securing Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) environmentsAI Security Knowledge, including the ability to identify and mitigate risks that LLM’s bring to businessesBasic Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), including its critical role as the modern se