Enterprise Account Executive, Southeast
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $335,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $82.1k–$315k/yr.
The posting
Join the team, turning internet intelligence into real-world security outcomes. Built on the world’s most comprehensive and accurate map of the Internet , the Censys Platform delivers real-time visibility and actionable intelligence needed to accelerate triage, investigate threats, hunt adversaries, and manage Internet exposure. We're trusted by half of the Fortune 500 and government agencies all around the world, and looking for people as passionate about the problems we're solving as we are.
Role Summary
In this role, you will report to our VP of Sales (East). You'll collaborate with a team of expert Sales Engineers, Sales Development reps, field marketing and our amazing Research team, dedicated to understanding customers’ business needs and securing their cloud environments. The right person for this job enjoys the scrappy nature of a startup with ambiguity and constant change, but also wants to help a sales organization and company scale over time.
What You’ll Do
- Grow sales in the Southeast region
- Become a resident expert on the Censys products and sell new / existing customers on our security data and platform
- Close large, complex deals involving multiple executive-level stakeholders
- Exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue goals on a quarterly basis
- Develop and maintain a substantial pipeline of qualified opportunities, and consistently maintain an accurate forecast
- Successfully negotiate win-win agreements based on value selling
What You’ll Bring
- University or college degree in Computer Science, Marketing, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
- 10+ years of software selling experience, preferably in the security industry
- Experience selling at an early stage company where product(s) are in their infancy and you have ownership in building sales enablement
- Consistent track record of success around $1M quota
- Experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles using solution selling techniques. Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
- Skilled in virtual presentations, online web demos, remote sales processes
- Proficiency using SalesForce.com
- Ability to manage a strategic sales cycle
Bonus Points
- Understanding of MEDDIC, Force Management or Value Selling
Our target total compensation range for this role is between $320,000 USD and $350,000 USD + equity. In addition to our great compensation package, our benefits are effective on day one and include but are not limited to: 401k match, health, vision, dental, and more! Please see our careers page for more details.
This position is required to be located in either Florida or Georgia with travel opportunities to meet customers and connect with colleagues.
Note for external agencies:We are not open to partnering with external recruiters or agencies for this role at this time.
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Taken from Censys's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 4 questions (1 written).
- 1.Do you require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future?Yes or no
- 2.Do you require any special accommodations during the interview process (for example disability related support)?Written answer
- 3.Are you located in either Florida or Georgia?Yes or no
- 4.Do you have at least 5 years selling in the cyber security industry?Yes or no
From Censys's apply page, checked 2 Nov 2026.
About Censys
Sells a continuously updated map of internet-facing hosts, services and certificates, with search, attack surface management and threat-hunting tools built on it, to enterprise security teams and government agencies.
Pay schedule: Sellers earn a base plus sales incentive pay quoted as OTE, plus equity, a retirement plan with company contribution, flexible PTO and a professional development stipend.
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