Public Sector Communication Manager, Tanium
$70-210k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office
Security and systems management platform
Be an early applicant
Security and systems management platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$70-210k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Tanium's mission is to provide manageability and security at scale for anything with a chip.
Role
Who you are
- You bring strong storytelling skills, an understanding of the public sector and cybersecurity landscape, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
- BA or BS in Marketing, PR, Communication, English or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of five years of experience in communications, public relations, external affairs, or a related field
- Prior experience in a communications role within a technology company, public sector organization, or government agency (local, state, federal, or military) is strongly preferred
- Experience supporting public sector audiences, government programs, or cybersecurity‑related topics is a plus
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling messages
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Creative thinker who proactively identifies new communication opportunities and approaches
- Genuine interest in cybersecurity, public sector missions, and protecting critical infrastructure
What the job involves
- Tanium is seeking a Public Sector Communication Manager to help elevate our voice with federal, state, and local government audiences
- Reporting to the Director of Public Sector Communication, you will support integrated communication efforts that strengthen Tanium’s reputation as a trusted partner to public sector organizations, government agencies, and policymakers
- In this role, you will contribute to media relations with public sector trade outlets, develop targeted content, and support thought leadership and issues management
- You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at cross‑functional collaboration, and help keep Public Sector Communications organized and running smoothly through consistent coordination, documentation, and tracking of program performance
- Draft and edit communication materials tailored to government audiences, including press releases, pitches, media alerts, blog posts, bylines, award submissions, and briefing materials
- Design and review content for public sector–focused announcements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and message alignment with broader corporate and policy narratives
- Build brand and reputation awareness in the public sector through campaigns that drive engagement across PR, social, and other marketing channels
- Manage and maintain public sector award submissions, speaker opportunities, and thought leadership programs to elevate Tanium’s presence in government forums
- Develop proactive public sector–focused media pitches and maintain relationships with trade media, government‑focused reporters, and industry influencers
- Partner with external PR agencies to support day‑to‑day execution, rapid response opportunities, and public sector‑specific campaigns
- Collaborate with stakeholders across public sector sales, federal affairs, product marketing, legal, and corporate communications to ensure tight alignment of messages and narratives
- Track, measure, and report on PR and social performance metrics related to public sector campaigns
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Public Sector Communication and the broader communication team
Our take
For millions of companies, cyber security is high on the agenda, especially as remote working has become the norm. Tanium offers a security and systems management platform that allows real-time data collection at an enterprise scale. It covers customers such as AutoNation, GoDaddy, and Whirlpool who use the company’s software to stay abreast of the ever-increasing level of sophisticated cyber attacks.
A valuable tool for enterprises and government organisations, it partners with leading platforms and service providers across the world like Google Cloud, Oracle and Verizon. In doing so, it allows security and IT teams access to accurate information on the state of endpoints, helping it to realise new levels of business resilience.
Tanium added a former US Defence Secretary to its Board in 2021. A collaboration with Salesforce provided a platform that supports IT service management, remote monitoring and management, and cybersecurity capabilities. In the same year, the appointment of CFO Mark Levine could signal an IPO in the near future.
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Insights
-11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2021
$150m
LATE VC
Oct 2020
$150m
LATE VC
Total funding: $805.7m
Company benefits
- Equity awards
- Generous benefits package consisting of medical, dental and vision plan
- Family planning benefits
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Transportation savings account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Business travel accident insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Disability insurance
Company HQ
Lakeview, Kirkland, WA
Leadership
David Hindawi
(Executive Chairman)Before co-founding Tanium, David founded BigFix Inc, a systems management tool that IBM acquired, and Software Ventures, a leader in telecommunications software. They have several software patents in network communications and systems management.
Orion Hindawi
(Executive Chairman)Before co-founding Tanium with their father, David, Orion worked as the VP of Technology for BigFix, the systems management tool founded by their father. Previously served as CEO for Tanium.
Dan Streetman
(CEO)Previously served as CEO for both Allvue Systems and TIBCO. Experience as EVP of Worldwide Sales & Marketing for BMC Software and as SVP of Worldwide Alliances & Channels for Salesforce.
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