Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Tenable is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to assist with demonstrations and evaluations of enterprise opportunities throughout the region.

• Aid in crafting business value propositions centered around Tenable's products and solutions.

• Propel sales through technical expertise, account management capabilities, sales proficiency, and exceptional customer focus.

• Collaborate as part of a sales team to meet or surpass revenue goals.

• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Vulnerability and Risk Management and provide guidance to some of the world's largest organizations.

• Engage with prospective clients to identify their most pressing security challenges and top business priorities.

• Align Tenable’s distinct business value and differentiators with their challenges and business needs.

• Conduct tailored portfolio demonstrations based on thorough discovery questions and genuine insights.

• Collaborate with like-minded colleagues across Tenable to establish exceptionally strong teams and shared knowledge.

• Influence product direction, make a meaningful impact, and be a part of Tenable’s growth and leadership in the rapidly evolving field of network security.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in a security-related technical pre-sales position.

• Ability to create customized demos rather than simply delivering standard presentations.

• Proficient and confident in leading discussions from a technical depth to an executive level.

• Strong self-starter mentality and a determination to succeed.

• Excellent teamwork skills, as collaboration is crucial at Tenable.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed within your territory, averaging around 25% of the time.

• Familiarity with Nessus and/or other network security technologies.

• Solid foundational understanding of TCP/IP and network security principles.

• Experience with enterprise-class operating systems at the security administration level.

• Proven experience with modern computing infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, etc.

• Knowledge of Docker and DevOps practices, along with API scripting and Python SDK.

• Understanding of compliance standards (e.g., PCI, FISMA, SOX, NERC).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 10+ years of direct SE experience.

• CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or other security-related certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 25% travel.