Tenable, Inc.

cybersecurity

SecurityEngineer-Pre-sales

$115–153k Illinois, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Security Engineer - Pre-sales at Tenable, Inc.. Skills: Technical sales, Enterprise selling, Cybersecurity solutions. Own Business aspects. Own Technical aspects”

What You'll Achieve.

Exceed expectations; Win together; Deliver business value; Build long-term relationships

Industry & Context.

cybersecurity
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3–5 years customer-facing technical sales, Demonstrated track record sales engineer, Proven ability lead PoV engagements, Customer-centric mindset, Chicago based role

Nice to Have

5+ years Sales Engineering experience, Vulnerability management experience, Cloud security experience, Enterprise SaaS experience

What You'll Do.

Own Technical aspects

Drive Enterprise selling

Differentiate Tenable solutions

Position unique business values

Deliver technical presentations

Deliver live demonstrations

Manage software trials

Manage Proof of Concept evaluations

Answer technical questions

Provide consultative guidance

Apply technical skills

Demonstrate solution value

Maintain customer relationships

Strengthen customer relationships

Identify new opportunities

Cultivate new opportunities

Present thought leadership

Leverage technical selling skills

Engage key stakeholders

Influence decision-making

Support customer engagements

Support sales opportunities

Support cybersecurity events

Collaborate with product management

Collaborate with engineering

Surface customer feedback

Prioritize customer use cases

Shape future innovations

Identify product gaps

Contribute product ideas

Deliver status reports

Meet prospective clients

Discover security challenges

Discover business drivers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Territory Managers; Partner with peers; Cross-functional collaboration; Knowledge-sharing; Cross-functional success

Communication Scope

Technical presentations; Live demonstrations; Technical questions; Consultative guidance; Executive stakeholders; Public speaking; Industry engagement; Executive briefings; Customer-facing sessions; Communication skills

Full Job Description

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 products Manage enterprise software trials and Proof of Concept evaluations, mapping unique business values with customer business objectives Answer technical questions and provide consultative guidance on security best practices, compliance frameworks, and risk management Apply advanced technical skills to demonstrate the value and impact of Tenable’s solutions in solving real-world customer challenges Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers, while identifying and cultivating new strategic op

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