About Chainguard:
At Chainguard, we’re on a mission to make the software supply chain secure by default. We build tools and solutions that help organizations – especially those in high-security environments – protect their software from source to production. We’re passionate about open source, transparency, and solving real-world security challenges at scale.
Position Overview:
Chainguard is looking for a highly motivated SLED Reseller Manager to develop and lead strategic reseller partnerships that drive adoption of Chainguard across State and Local Government and Higher Education (SLED) Institutions. In this role, you will be instrumental in expanding our SLED market presence by building and managing a high-impact network of value-added resellers.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify, recruit, onboard, and manage SLED-focused resellers and partners with a strong emphasis on DevSecOps and aligned with Chainguard’s mission and solutions.
- Develop joint business plans to drive revenue growth, pipeline development, and successful customer outcomes with key resellers.
- Enable partners through training, marketing resources, and ongoing support to ensure successful delivery of Chainguard products to government customers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and legal to support the unique needs of the SLED partner ecosystem.
- Monitor partner performance and provide regular reporting on key metrics, opportunities, and challenges.
- Forecast accurately in SFDC and other sales tools to meet and exceed quota.
- Have a strong understanding of FedRAMP, StateRAMP and CMMC requirements and stay current on Government cybersecurity initiatives, procurement trends, and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, SBOMs).
Candidate Background:
- 5+ years of Partner Sales Experience in Public Sector required
- Competitive/Driven/Doer and Team Player
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Must be willing to travel to clients to support partner relationships (25%)
- Entrepreneurial, Founder Mindset – Strong work ethic, resourceful, and creative
Desired Qualifications:
- A proven track record of building and scaling a SLED Reseller community, driving bottom-line revenue growth through strategic partnerships, quota overachievement, and strong customer references.
- A strong sales aptitude and fundamental understanding of the sales process.
- A sound, tech-savvy business acumen and the ability to articulate a compelling value proposition in a complex and evolving business environment.
- Ability to thrive in an agile environment with an ever-evolving set of solutions.
Bonus Points:
- Startup experience
- Domain experience with one or more of the following: Compute platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps Tooling, CICD platforms (Github, Gitlab, Jenkins) and overall SDLC.
Why Chainguard:
- Work at the forefront of software supply chain security.
- Be part of a mission-driven, remote-first team that values transparency and collaboration.
- Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
- Flexible work environment and generous time off.
About Us
Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.
Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default.
Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.
We live and breathe our company values:
We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.
We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.
We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.
We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.
A few of the benefits we offer:
- Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
- Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
- 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
- ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
- 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.
- For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here.
If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy.
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What We Do
Chainguard is the secure foundation for building with open source software. The company's portfolio of secure, minimal container images helps organizations embrace a new culture of software development where starting left with security, not shifting left, is the reality. Chainguard was founded by the industry's leading experts on software supply chain security, open source, software, and cloud-native development. We aren't a traditional security vendor. It's container images provide secure-by-default infrastructure that introduces zero friction to developer workflows. That's why developers love and CISOS trust Chainguard.
Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading technology and security companies, including Anduril, Canva, Domino Data Lab, Checkmarx, HPE, GitLab, Snowflake, and Wiz. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia, and Spark Capital.
Why Work With Us
Security is our mission, but having fun is our mantra. Since our founding, we've increased +1M memes, sung 900+ hours of Kubernetes-themed karaoke, and created 774+ whacky Slack emojis. Beyond this, Chainguard's innovation and leadership in open source and software supply chain security has been recognized by industry leaders.
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