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# Account Executive (SLED) - Northeast at Apollo Information Systems

- **Company:** Apollo Information Systems
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apollo-information-systems/619f1a78-39b9-4793-bbe4-1d7004244cd1

## Job description

## About Apollo

Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs.

Through Apollo Aegis - a subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance platform - and a full portfolio of managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services, Apollo helps organizations reduce risk, simplify operations, and maintain continuous compliance. Apollo's primary markets include state and local government, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market enterprises, with deep specialization in election security.

Our Culture

We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a high-performing, self-driven Account Executive to grow our cybersecurity business across State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) accounts throughout the Northeast Region. The ideal candidate is a public sector sales professional with a deep understanding of the cybersecurity services landscape who has a proven ability to open doors, build relationships, and close complex deals.

Partnering closely with a Senior AE, this individual will co-own the Northeast SLED region, bringing both strategic thinking and execution to drive pipeline, revenue, and long-term client success. This is a hunter role at its core: the right candidate thrives on business development, takes ownership of their territory, and brings a consultative approach to helping public sector clients solve their most pressing security challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with Senior AE to expand Northeast Region SLED accounts from prospecting and discovery through proposal, negotiation, and close
- Execute on a territory business plan that identifies target accounts, key opportunities, and a clear path to meeting or exceeding quota
- Drive new business development through outbound prospecting, networking, industry events, partner relationships, and referrals
- Engage with state agencies, municipalities, school districts, and higher education institutions to uncover cybersecurity needs and align Apollo solutions accordingly
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, IT Directors, and procurement officers
- Collaborate with the Sales Manager to align on territory strategy, pipeline reviews, forecasting, and go-to-market priorities
- Work cross-functionally with technical, service delivery, and marketing teams to develop tailored proposals and solutions for SLED clients
- Navigate public sector procurement processes, including RFPs, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and state contracts, to remove barriers and accelerate deal velocity
- Identify and develop contracting vehicles (e.g., DIR, TIPS, NCPA) that enable scalable, repeatable sales across the Northeastern SLED market
- Manage and grow an active pipeline in CRM, maintaining accurate opportunity data, activity logs, and forecasts
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts to expand Apollo's footprint and deepen client relationships
- Provide market intelligence and client feedback to internal teams to inform product development and service offerings
- Represent Apollo at relevant industry conferences, government forums, and association events across the Northeast

## Qualifications

- Required
- Demonstrated success selling cybersecurity solutions: MSSP, MDR, SOC-as-a-Service, or security product/VAR experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, such as DIR contracts, cooperative purchasing vehicles, etc.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding quota in a hunter/business development role
- Experience selling to and navigating complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
- Strong command of consultative and solution-based selling methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, or similar)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to manage a territory independently
- Preferred
- Existing relationships with State agencies, municipalities, or school districts/higher education institutions
- Experience working with or for an MSSP or cybersecurity VAR
- Familiarity with security frameworks relevant to the public sector (NIST, CMMC, TX-RAMP, etc.)
- Prior experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

Expectations:

- At 30 days:
- Complete onboarding, including product and services training, internal process orientation, and CRM setup
- Develop a working knowledge of Apollo's cybersecurity portfolio and value proposition for SLED clients
- Meet with key internal stakeholders (Sales Manager, technical teams, marketing, and service delivery) to understand resources and support available
- Begin building a target account list for the Northeastern SLED territory and identify top priority opportunities
- Within 90 days:
- Have an active, documented pipeline of qualified opportunities in CRM reflecting real revenue potential
- Independently conducting discovery calls, delivering presentations, and advancing opportunities through the sales cycle
- Establish or reactivate relationships with key contacts at target accounts across state agencies, municipalities, and education institutions
- Identify and initiate pursuit of at least one relevant contracting vehicle or cooperative purchasing opportunity
- Deliver a territory business plan to the Sales Manager outlining strategy, key accounts, and 6-month revenue targets
- By 180 days:
- Demonstrate clear pipeline momentum with opportunities in late stages of the sales cycle and initial closed/won business
- Be fully self-sufficient in territory management, forecasting, and business development activity
- Have established a consistent outreach and relationship-building cadence across target accounts
- Contribute actively to team knowledge by sharing market insights, competitive intelligence, and client feedback
- Be on track to meet or exceed first-year quota based on pipeline coverage and deal progression

Company Values

We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations:

- Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security.
- Customer Outcomes: Their success is our success, we are business partners
- Entrepreneurial Approach: fast decision making, empowerment, focus on results, test and learn
- Win Together: Intense Collaboration, no silos
- Integrity is paramount

## Why You'll Love Working Here

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
- Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
- Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
- Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- $125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
- Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture

Apollo-IS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo-IS provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Apollo Information Systems is CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliant and requires all employees to complete a background check and obtain CJIS certification.

## About Apollo Information Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Apollo Information Systems delivers intelligence-led cybersecurity as a service, providing managed security, consulting, and incident response to government, education, and enterprise clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding stage: Unattributed – II; total raised $5M)
- **Headquarters**: Round Rock, Texas, United States (with offices in Dallas, TX and Denver, CO)
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (managed security services, consulting, compliance, threat detection and response)
- **Target customers**: Government (federal, state & local, elections), education (K-12, higher ed), and enterprise organizations – B2B, B2G
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We defend the mission, so you can advance it” – delivering intelligence-led cybersecurity solutions that optimize protection and investment efficiency, enabling clients to pursue their core mission with confidence.

## Products & Services
- **Apollo Complete**: Fully managed cybersecurity and compliance as a service, combining the Aegis platform (asset visibility, vulnerability prioritization, compliance monitoring, vCISO advisory) with Areas of Defense (24/7 threat detection and response across endpoints, cloud, and network, monitored by an onshore SOC).
- **Aegis Platform**: Foundation for visibility, compliance, and program management; includes asset management, vulnerability prioritization, continuous compliance monitoring, and embedded vCISO advisory.
- **Areas of Defense**: Managed detection and response (MDR/XDR), incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and security monitoring.
- **Strategic Security Consulting & Fractional Leadership**: vCISO services, executive security advisory, risk analysis, compliance roadmapping, security program development, tabletop exercises, and security capability development.
- **Security Implementation & Program Development**: Security architecture, framework/control deployment, policy and procedure development, technology implementation/integration, SIEM deployment, and remediation.
- **Assess & Advise**: Assessments, penetration testing, security architecture reviews, and intelligence-informed testing.
- **Election Security**: Specialized services for state and local government to protect election systems and critical services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – $5M (last raise $2.5M, ~1 year ago as of search date)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; partners with technology vendors and government agencies (details not fully disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: Careers page states “expanding fast”; actively hiring for remote roles (Head of Product and Engineering, Technical Account Manager, etc.); offers Skillbridge internships for transitioning military personnel; over two decades in operation with a “legacy of creating urgent and active resilience”.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Intelligence-led approach**: Combines human threat intelligence with managed security operations, emphasizing real risk reduction over alert volume.
- **Full-spectrum cybersecurity as a service**: From strategic consulting to fully managed operations, supporting organizations at any maturity level.
- **Government & election security expertise**: Deep specialization in securing critical infrastructure, elections, and educational institutions.
- **Onshore SOC**: 24/7 threat detection and response from US-based security operations center.
- **Flexible engagement models**: A-la-carte or integrated Apollo Complete, allowing clients to choose level of involvement.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding managed services (Apollo Complete)**: Driving adoption of the fully managed offering to reduce client burden.
- **Deepening government partnerships**: Particularly in election security and state/local government.
- **Scaling headcount**: Recruiting cybersecurity professionals, especially those with military/veteran backgrounds, to meet growing client demand.
- **Continuous innovation**: Developing proprietary methodologies and leveraging the Aegis platform for automation and compliance.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes “client outcomes first”, business-first approach, and direct access to leadership. Veterans are actively recruited through the Skillbridge program.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Multiple open positions are remote (US) or hybrid (Denver, CO). The careers page lists roles as “Remote, US” or “Hybrid” based on office location.
- **Notable perks**: Strong compensation, fantastic benefits, real growth opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful cybersecurity challenges. Small, agile teams with direct impact.
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on intelligence-led security, independent thinking, and continuous learning. Teams include veterans and experienced cyber professionals.

## Sources
1. [apollo-is.com](https://www.apollo-is.com/)
2. [apollo-is.com/about](https://www.apollo-is.com/about)
3. [apollo-is.com/careers](https://www.apollo-is.com/careers)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/apollo-information-systems)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apollo-information-systems)

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