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Full-time · senior

Public Sector Sales Engineer (SLED)

Bastion Ridge Securityhttps://bastionridge.example.com

Location

Austin, TX

Work mode

Hybrid

Territory

US Central

Compensation

$150,000 – $190,000 · Base salary; plus OTE and annual equity grants. Clearance sponsorship available for qualified candidates

Drive technical wins with state, local, and education agencies by mapping our SIEM and compliance platform to CJIS, NIST, and state mandates.

About the role

About Bastion Ridge Security Bastion Ridge Security builds SIEM, log management, and compliance reporting purpose-built for the public sector. More than 600 state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement organizations use Bastion Ridge to meet audit requirements and detect threats with lean security teams.

About the role We are hiring a Public Sector Sales Engineer to cover state, local, and education (SLED) accounts across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. You will work closely with territory account managers and channel partners, guide agencies through procurement, and help IT directors and CISOs map our platform to CJIS Security Policy, NIST 800-53, and state-specific requirements.

What success looks like By the end of your first year you will be the recognized technical authority in your territory, own the technical side of at least two cooperative contract or statewide pursuits, and have built strong relationships with key reseller partners.

Compensation The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000. Base salary; plus OTE and annual equity grants. Clearance sponsorship available for qualified candidates. Final offers are based on experience, skills, and location.

Benefits Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with 5% match; 22 days PTO; veterans hiring program and military leave pay differential; $2,500 annual training budget; company-paid CJIS and compliance training.

Bastion Ridge Security is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical discovery with agency IT directors, CISOs, and law enforcement technology leaders
  • Map platform capabilities to CJIS Security Policy, NIST 800-53, IRS 1075, and state compliance requirements
  • Lead pilots and proofs of concept for state agencies, counties, cities, and school districts
  • Write technical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, including compliance matrices
  • Support channel partners and resellers with technical enablement and joint pursuits
  • Present at public sector conferences, user groups, and association events
  • Collaborate with contracts teams on cooperative purchasing vehicles (DIR, TIPS, NASPO, Sourcewell)
  • Provide feedback on public sector requirements to product management

Requirements

  • 5+ years of presales or solutions engineering experience, with at least 3 years selling into SLED
  • Working knowledge of the CJIS Security Policy and NIST 800-53 control families
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM or log management platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, LogRhythm, or similar)
  • Experience with public sector procurement, cooperative contracts, and the RFP process
  • Strong understanding of networking, Active Directory, and Windows and Linux logging
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills, including formal proposal writing
  • Ability to pass an FBI CJIS fingerprint-based background check
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • military technical training accepted in lieu of degree
  • Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP required
  • CJIS Security Awareness (Level 4) within 30 days of hire
  • Preferred: CISA, CISM, or GIAC certification
  • prior law enforcement or government IT experience
  • Ability to travel up to 40% within the territory

Context

SIEMLog ManagementCompliance ReportingUEBAState and local governmentLaw enforcementK-12 and higher education

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Posted October 15, 2026