Federal Sales Director

AppGate Cybersecurity, Inc.

$120K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience selling IT solutions to DoD or USIC agencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting national security and warfighter missions.
  • Deep knowledge of DoD procurement processes and contract vehicles.
  • Proven success in closing large, complex federal deals with multi-stakeholder involvement.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity mandates and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
  • Strong relationship-building skills with federal system integrators and resellers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business growth within DoD or USIC agencies by identifying new opportunities.
  • Develop and execute account plans to meet revenue targets.
  • Forge and expand strategic relationships with key IT leaders in DoD.
  • Manage complex, multi-year sales cycles, including negotiations.
  • Navigate federal acquisition processes to expedite sales.
  • Collaborate with partners and system integrators to boost market presence.
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline while accurately forecasting revenue.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for meaningful earning potential linked to deal size.
  • Work at a company dedicated to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
  • Be part of a mission-driven team supporting national security.
  • Collaborative culture that values accountability and teamwork.
  • Potential for visible contributions to innovative projects.
Full Job Description
About the Position

AppGate is experiencing accelerating adoption across the DoD, driven by successful initial sales that are expanding into broader programmatic and enterprise-level deployments. This momentum has translated into a growing pipeline of high-value opportunities, positioning this role at the center of our next phase of federal growth.

We are looking for a seasoned Federal Sales Directors (focused on the Army, Navy or US Intelligence Community "USIC") to drive AppGate's adoption across defense or intelligence agencies. This role is designed for a senior federal sales leader who wants meaningful earning upside tied directly to deal size and long-term account growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background with experience selling to DoD or USIC customers, an understanding of federal procurement cycles, and an ability to engage at both technical and executive levels.

As a Federal Sales Director, you will own and grow a high-value federal territory, driving new logo acquisition and expansion across DoD or USIC agencies with direct accountability for revenue, pipeline, and long-term account value. You will work closely with AppGate's internal teams, partners, and government stakeholders to articulate our value proposition and help customers achieve their mission objectives through AppGate's security solutions.

Position Responsibilities
• Drive growth within DoD or USIC agencies, identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Build and execute comprehensive account plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Establish and expand strategic relationships with DoD IT leaders, program offices, acquisition teams, and contracting officers.
• Manage complex, multi-year sales cycles, including contract negotiations and procurement strategies.
• Navigate federal acquisition processes, contract vehicles, and funding cycles to accelerate sales.
• Work closely with partners and system integrators to expand market presence
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurately forecast revenue.
• Stay up to date on DoD and USIC cybersecurity policies, Zero Trust architectures, and networking security modernization initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience selling IT solutions to the USIC and Department of Defense (e.g., DISA, Army, Air Force, Navy, USMC, Combatant Commands, etc.).
• A demonstrated desire to support the mission of the warfighter and national security outcomes, with the understanding that AppGate's technology plays a direct role in enabling secure, resilient access for those operating in the most demanding contested environments.
• Deep understanding of DoD procurement processes, contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, SEWP, OTAs, BPAs, and IDIQs), and budgeting cycles.
• Proven success closing large, complex federal deals involving multiple stakeholders, extended procurement timelines, and seven-figure-plus outcomes across DoD or USIC environments.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity mandates, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), secure and remote access adoption, and networking/security solutions.
• Ability to engage with technical stakeholders, including CIOs, CISOs, program managers, and IT decision-makers.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with federal system integrators (FSIs), channel partners, and resellers.
• Desire to be part of something disruptive with the ability to make visible and meaningful contributions to AppGate's success.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, less structured, dynamic environment.
• Ability to contribute to our culture of hard work and accountability where we treat each other as family with a "win together" attitude.
• Ability to travel as needed to support sales objectives.
• TS/SCI clearance (preferred but not required).

Location: DMV area

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