Security Engineer - Pre-sales

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!

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!

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.

• 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 opportunities
• Present thought leadership content and represent Tenable at industry events, executive briefings, and customer-facing sessions
• Leverage strategic technical selling skills to engage key stakeholders, from engineers to CISOs, and influence decision-making
• Travel as needed (typically around 25%) to support key customer engagements, critical sales opportunities, and high-impact cybersecurity events
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management and engineering to surface customer feedback and prioritize critical customer use cases
• Help shape future innovations by identifying gaps and contributing ideas for new product features and capabilities
• Deliver 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 goals
• Meet with prospective clients to discover what their biggest security challenges and highest priority business drivers are

• Chicago based role
• 3–5 years of experience in a customer-facing technical sales role, with a demonstrated track record as a trusted and successful sales engineer
• Proven ability to lead and win technical proof-of-value (PoV) engagements with strategic enterprise customers
• A customer-centric mindset, with a relentless focus on delivering business value and building long-term relationships
• Recognized thought leadership in cyber security, including experience in public speaking and industry engagement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor and deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences, including engineers, security professionals, and executive stakeholders
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, committed to knowledge-sharing and cross-functional success, while proudly representing our One Tenable team culture
• Exceptional 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.

• 5+ years of Sales Engineering experience with a focus on vulnerability…