Sales Engineer Federal - AI SOC Start-up. Paying up to $210,000 base plus stock
Company: StealthWatch
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-04-27
About this role
🚀 Federal Sales Engineer (Cybersecurity)
📍 Mid-Atlantic, US (Remote)
💰 Up to $210,000 Base + Stock
StealthWatch is partnered with a
high-growth AI SOC start-up
building cutting-edge technology across cloud, AI and modern security operations. Backed by top-tier investors and led by proven operators, this is a chance to join
early and make real impact
.
We’re looking for a
Federal Sales Engineer
to drive technical wins across
DoD, IC and Federal Civilian accounts
— working directly with enterprise customers solving real-world security challenges.
💥 What you’ll be doing:
- Partnering with AEs to
own the technical sales cycle
across federal accounts
- Delivering
high-impact demos, POCs and technical presentations
- Acting as a
trusted advisor
to customers across security, cloud and infrastructure
- Working closely with product/engineering to
shape roadmap based on field feedback
- Navigating complex federal environments including
compliance + security requirements
🔥 What we’re looking for:
- Proven
Sales Engineer / Solutions Engineer
experience in cybersecurity
- Strong experience selling into
Federal (DoD, IC or Federal Civilian)
- Solid understanding of
modern security stack
(cloud, SIEM, SOC, zero trust etc.)
- Hands-on Python skills
— able to script, automate or support technical integrations
- Ability to operate in a
high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment
- Strong communication skills — able to translate deep technical concepts into business value
⭐ Bonus points:
- Experience with
FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, ATO processes
- Exposure to
AI-driven security / automation platforms
- Active
security clearance
🚀 Why this role?
- Early-stage —
huge equity upside
- Work alongside
top-tier leadership + investors
- Own a
high-impact federal territory
- Be part of a company solving
**real security problems at s...