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  • Middle Enterprise Account Executive - FinServ

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. **Requirements** + This is a Hybrid role reporting to our Sunnyvale, CA office 3 days a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs) + 5+ years Sales experience generating net new business + Proven experience selling a complex multi-product architecture to Fortune 1000 organizations, selling into C-level Executives to Evaluator-level Engineers. + Experience managing an entire sales cycle from start to finish. + Demonstrated track record of exceeding expectations in an individually focused, quota-carrying role. + Minimum 3 years Cold Calling experience. + Experience working with channel partners a plus. **Behaviors** + Strong work ethic: Produces the required amount of activities to successfully execute their plan; meets project timelines; + Coachable: Takes direction and teaching well, learns from others and from experiences, uses all resources available. + Self-disciplined: Practices good time management, is organized and will work daily to execute their plan. + Persistent: Seeks to find solutions and overcome barriers to success. + High aptitude: Able to learn and implement new products and concepts. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $128k-172k yearly est. 16d ago
  • Account Manager

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. The Role We seek an experienced Account Manager to join our growing Commercial Add-On team based out of our Sunnyvale office. In this role you will focus on expanding our product footprint with our existing customer base. By joining our already successful team, you will be an instrumental part of our consistent year over year revenue growth! Your day-to-day - This is a Hybrid role requiring you to be in the Sunnyvale office 3 days a week - The Account Manager will be responsible for working with our existing customers in a consultative manner to identify additional solutions from the Proofpoint portfolio - Drive the entire sales process from start to finish including opportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstration, customer Q&A, as well as negotiation and closing - Develop, customize, and utilize effective close plans to navigate and manage the sales process - Team up with our world class Sales Engineering team to devise and execute account strategies and plans - Engage with our rapidly expanding channel partner network to educate, inform, and drive incremental revenue - Interact with the management team in 1-1, team meetings and via forecasting and reporting to provide critical updates, and strategic account planning - Provide outstanding and high touch customer service, including escalation and coordination of support issues as needed - Become a perpetual student of Proofpoint products, and the ever-changing Cybersecurity industry! - You can achieve your quota, but quite frankly we would love you to blow it out of the water! - May require modified work hours to cover accounts in other time zones, and occasional travel for key accounts What you bring to the team - Minimum 3 years of solution sales experience, focused on generating net new or add-on revenue - Must have experience selling to the C-suite, extensive experience selling to CISO, CIO, CTO preferred - Consistent track record of meeting and/or exceeding quota goals - Experience managing longer sales cycles (2-6 months) from prospecting stage through negotiation and closing - Experience or training in established sales methodologies such as SPIN, Sandler, Miller Heiman, Value Selling or The Challenger Sale is preferred - Competitive nature, operating within a team environment - Ability to present and discuss highly technical information, as well as aptitude to learn new concepts quickly - Strong presentation skills, both in person and via phone/online - Security or SaaS sales experience a plus - Capable of providing great customer care while continuing to identify new revenue opportunities - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience \#LI-JD1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $97k-132k yearly est. 16d ago
  • People Data Analyst

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. **_Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship by Proofpoint._** This is a hybrid role (3 days week in office) Hiring in Proofpoint office locations: Pittsburg, PA Sunnyvale, CA or Draper, UT **The Role** The People Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting people and talent acquisition data to support business strategy and HR initiatives. This role will assist in designing and developing dashboards, delivering reporting to various business functions, and contributing to HR projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, excellent communication skills, and an interest in people analytics. **Key Responsibilities:** + Data Analysis & Strategy: Analyze people data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities. Use creative problem-solving to inform business strategy and HR initiatives. + Dashboard Design & Development: Create and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI to present data insights clearly and effectively. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and other business units to understand data needs and provide actionable insights. + Process Documentation: Outline, document, and refine processes related to data analytics, including data sharing, usage, and related use cases. + HR Project Contribution: Support HR projects such as Employee Listening, Performance Management, and Workforce Planning by providing data-driven insights and analysis. + Data Architecture & Compliance: Implement improvements to data architecture and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations regarding data collection and sharing. + Training & Best Practices: Lead training sessions for users on best practices for utilizing people data and data visualization tools to enhance data-driven decision-making. + Ad Hoc Data Requests: Manage ad-hoc data requests from various stakeholders and develop self-service solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field. + Proven experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI. + Advanced proficiency in Excel, ability to create complex formulas, pivot-tables, lookups, etc. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings in a clear and actionable manner. + Familiarity with people and talent acquisition data, including understanding HR metrics and KPIs. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with various business functions. + Experience in outlining and documenting data processes and use cases. + Understanding data compliance and regulatory requirements related to data collection and sharing. + Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to ad hoc data requests efficiently. + Knowledge and experience with SQL is a plus. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. **Base Pay Ranges:** SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 90,075.00 - 132,110.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 72,825.00 - 106,810.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 66,600.00 - 97,680.00 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $93k-122k yearly est. 37d ago
  • Sr. Software Engineer

    Proofpoint Inc. 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. We're looking for an engineer who loves building from the ground up - someone who enjoys turning ideas into working systems, cares deeply about quality, thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. You'll join as an early team member and help shape both the product and culture from day one Responsibilities * Own problems end-to-end from design to deployment with a strong bias toward quality, automation, and continuous improvement. * Introduce new techniques, architecture, and best practices to improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability. * Build tooling and observability to monitor system health, identify bottlenecks, and proactively resolve instability. * Balance rapid iteration on early-stage systems with long-term maintainability and architectural soundness. * Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence, mentorship, and team-first collaboration. Skills * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend / distributed systems. * Experience building and operating production-grade systems at scale in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience with large-scale distributed systems ideally written in Python, Go or Rust * Experience with micro service design using API gateways, event streaming (kafka / kinesis) and container orchestration (Kubernetes / Docker) * Experience with DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines (familiarity with CloudBees / Harness is a plus) * Strong debugging, instrumentation, and observability skills across distributed systems. * Proven ability to take ownership of complex problems and learn quickly. * Experience with AI-assisted development tools such coding assistants etc. * Bonus - Experience building agentic AI applications leveraging LLM frameworks, MCP servers; AI engineering experience * Startup experience - especially as a founder or early engineer who has built a product from scratch - is a strong plus. Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-AN1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: * Competitive compensation * Comprehensive benefits * Career success on your terms * Flexible work environment * Annual wellness and community outreach days * Always on recognition for your contributions * Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD
    $151k-190k yearly est. Auto-Apply 22d ago
  • Sr. Director, Security Engineering

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. **Company Overview** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, securing how people, data and AI agents connect across email, cloud and collaboration tools. Proofpoint is a trusted partner to over 80 of the Fortune 100, over 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations in stopping threats, preventing data loss, and building resilience across people and AI workflows. Proofpoint's collaboration and data security platform helps organizations of all sizes protect and empower their people while embracing AI securely and confidently. **Job Summary** The **Senior Director of Security Engineering** will shape and lead Proofpoint's enterprise security engineering vision. Reporting directly to the CISO, this role is accountable for advancing the platforms, tooling, and systems that protect our people, products, and data. You will drive the global security engineering strategy-designing and operating resilient, scalable defenses across our infrastructure, applications and data. Collaborating with world-class experts across Proofpoint, you'll elevate protection through automation, innovation, and engineering excellence. This role leads critical domains including security architecture, the agentic workspace, cloud protection, detection engineering, and automation. You will partner with Product Engineering, IT, Threat Research, and Information Security peers to ensure our controls are effective, adaptive, and aligned with Proofpoint's mission to protect people and defend data. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Leadership** + Define and implement the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Proofpoint's security engineering function, aligned with company objectives and emerging threats. + Establish and evolve enterprise security architecture, ensuring secure design across infrastructure, applications, and identity systems. + Drive the design and build of scalable detection, response, and automation platforms that enable continuous visibility and protection across Proofpoint's environment. + Integrate industry-leading DevSecOps practices, security automation, and zero-trust principles into the broader technology ecosystem. + Develop and maintain best-in-class security controls frameworks that enable innovation while minimizing risk, including initiatives to secure the agentic workspace. **Team Leadership & Development** + Build, lead, and mentor a global team of security engineers and managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. + Empower teams to design, implement, and operate high-reliability security solutions at scale. + Drive professional growth, diversity, and inclusion across the security engineering organization. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** + Partner with product engineering and operations business units to embed security into system design, configuration, and delivery. + Collaborate with Threat Research and Detection Response teams to ensure alignment between detection engineering and incident response capabilities. + Work closely with Compliance and Legal to ensure Proofpoint meets regulatory and industry standards (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, etc.). **Operational Excellence & Risk Management** + Oversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security automation to identify and mitigate risks rapidly. + Ensure effective logging, telemetry, and observability of security controls across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. + Define and track performance metrics and KPIs to assess control effectiveness, maturity, and engineering velocity. **Innovation & Emerging Threats** + Stay current on evolving attack vectors, infrastructure trends, and detection technologies; translate insights into actionable security engineering improvements. + Drive the evaluation and adoption of advanced tools, architectures, and methodologies to continuously enhance Proofpoint's defensive capabilities. **Evangelism & Leadership Presence** + Serve as an executive voice of security engineering both internally and externally, representing Proofpoint's technical leadership to customers, partners, and industry peers. + Promote security awareness and best practices across the company, building alignment on secure-by-design principles. **Qualifications** + **Education:** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field. + **Experience:** 10+ years in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or software engineering, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles. + Proven experience leading large-scale security engineering programs or cloud security operations in SaaS or enterprise environments. + Deep technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), identity systems, detection platforms, and industry-leading automation frameworks. + Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and cutting-edge observability systems. + Track record of building resilient systems, leading through change, and influencing across executive teams. + Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred. **Preferred Attributes** + Experience in the cybersecurity or SaaS sector. + Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Strategic, data-driven decision-making balanced with a pragmatic understanding of risk and enablement. + Comfort operating in complex and ambiguous environments, providing clarity and direction while driving strategic outcomes. + Passion for building high-performing, diverse technical teams and mentoring future leaders. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. **Base Pay Ranges:** SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 238,240.00 - 327,580.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 191,360.00 - 263,120.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 172,320.00 - 236,940.00 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $196k-267k yearly est. 55d ago
  • Professional Services Consultant - Email Security/ZenGuide

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. **Company Overview** At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today's advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to: + Build and enhance our proven security platform + Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture + Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel + Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity-and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. **The Role** Proofpoint is looking for a proactive, responsible, highly motivated Professional Services Consultant to join our team in leading implementations of Proofpoint solutions and maintaining technical relationships with our customers. The role will require interaction at the senior levels, as well as with technical staff within the traditional IT organization. This individual will engage directly with customers to deploy, optimize, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with their Proofpoint solutions. The successful candidate will have sound technical experience and skills, blended with strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to take responsibility and accept accountability for successful customer engagements and partner technical relationships. **Daily Activities** + Engage with Proofpoint customers as a product expert to implement our solutions, typically via web conferencing tools. + Implementation activities include installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customization, testing, and documentation. + Light project management duties will be required. + Manage a significant case load of varying customer and project types concurrently. + Provide technical expertise and real-life experience in creating solutions, designs, proof of concept and implementation + Deliver product (including administrative and UI) knowledge transfer to customers and partners. + Drive high levels of customer satisfaction + Be a strong voice for your customers into the Marketing, Product and Engineering teams to improve the product. + Coordinate with multiple parties -- internal departments as well as the customer --to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution to technical issues, and completion of projects + Define and document the best practice techniques, processes, templates, and architectures for use by the greater field organization **Your skills** + 5+ years industry experience in a customer-facing technical field such as professional services, sales engineering, or customer success + Experience in large systems design and enterprise email environments (Exchange/M365, and G Suite) + LINUX system administration experience + Understanding of Internet protocols and how they work, particularly HTTP(S), SMTP, and IMAP + Strong understanding of RFC 822 and Sendmail + Proficiency in Directory protocols (LDAP, Windows AD, and Azure AD) + Working knowledge of authentication methodologies (SAML) + Knowledge of networking topology, TCP/IP protocol, and components (firewalls, routers, etc.) + Comfortable presenting and explaining technology to individuals with low technical expertise + Patience under pressure + Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment + Scripting (PERL, Python, Shell) experience a plus + Experience with ZenGuide or administering a security awareness training program a plus **Why Proofpoint** As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best and brightest individuals and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! \#LI-Remote Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. **Base Pay Ranges:** SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 31.66 - 46.43 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 24.92 - 36.54 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 23.98 - 35.17 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $113k-143k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Named Account Manager - MidMarket - SF Bay Area

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. Job Description **Corporate Overview** Proofpoint is the leading enterprise cybersecurity company protecting people and agentic agents from vulnerabilities and data from exfiltration. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including eighty-five of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, cloud, endpoint, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're the leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. **The Role** Proofpoint is looking for a high-performing Sales professional to join their Named Account team. This person will sell to Enterprise accounts i.e. 2,500 mailboxes to approx. 6,000 mailboxes and manage 35+ Named accounts with a mix of white space and existing customers. They will work with our partner community, business development and marketing to gain access to white space accounts while upselling and cross-selling existing customers. The role will include selling the entire Proofpoint portfolio including email security, impersonation protection, security awareness training, data loss prevention, insider threat management, data security posture management, archive and compliance, while working closely with internal and external ecosystem partners. In this role, you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint and market leadership while protecting our customers from advanced threats and targeted attacks. If you are looking to join a high-performing, collaborative team with a track record of success this is the team for you! Proofpoint provides opportunities for networking, ongoing professional education, and career growth. The Named Account Manager role reports to the Named Account Sales Director. Candidate must reside in Northern California/Bay Area. **Your day-to-day** + Develop and execute a path to plan with a focus on Forecast accuracy and SFDC hygiene. + Relentless attention to detail and a never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity i.e. customer and partner meetings with an emphasis on executive selling (CISO, CIO, CMO etc.) + Strong presentation skills and technical understanding of cybersecurity + High sales activity i.e. 6-10 customer and partner meetings per week, 6 hours of dedicated prospecting hours per week. Ability to both prospect and close business **What you bring to the team** + Minimum 5 years of field sales experience selling complex cyber security solutions (or related field) and managing midmarket accounts. + Demonstrable track record of success. + Experience working with Channel Partners and selling via two-tier distribution. + Track record of developing complex, multi-product/multiyear proposals + Engaged presentations focused on customer needs while delivering overall solution value. + Ability to Identify customer business drivers. + Use case/business value selling. + Ability to quarterback a multitude of internal and external resources while being in tune with the different personalities and competing priorities. **Why Proofpoint** Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint \#LI-JK1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $64k-87k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Sr. Web Developer

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. **Corporate Overview** Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. **About the Role** We're looking for a **Sr. Web Developer** to join our AI Security team and help build a next-generation platform from the ground up. This is a zero-to-one opportunity to design and implement intuitive, high-performance web interfaces that power data discovery, detection, remediation, and prevention workflows. You'll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver user experiences that make complex cybersecurity operations simple and elegant. **Key Responsibilities** + **Design and build modern web interfaces** using **React** , **Node.js** , and related frameworks. + **Collaborate cross-functionally** with product, design, and backend engineers to deliver scalable and secure features. + **Develop and maintain reusable components** and UI libraries to ensure consistency and performance across the platform. + **Integrate with backend APIs and data services** , ensuring security, performance, and reliability. + **Own features end-to-end** - from concept to deployment - and iterate rapidly based on customer and user feedback. + **Contribute to automation, CI/CD, and testing pipelines** to ensure high release velocity and quality. + **Continuously learn and adapt** as customer requirements, AI capabilities, and security needs evolve. **Preferred Qualifications** + 4+ years of professional experience as a **Full-Stack or Front-End Engineer** , ideally in **B2B SaaS** environments. + Proficiency in **React** , **TypeScript** , **Node.js** , **HTML/CSS** , and **RESTful APIs** . + Experience with **Webpack/Vite** and modern build pipelines. + Familiarity with **authentication, authorization, and secure web app design** (OAuth, SSO, JWT). + Exposure to **cybersecurity** , **data protection** , or **AI-driven platforms** strongly preferred. + Experience building a **new product or MVP from scratch** in a small, agile team. + Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment. **What We Value** + Curiosity and initiative - you build, test, and iterate without waiting for perfect requirements. + Empathy for users and ability to translate complex workflows into simple, intuitive interfaces. + Collaborative spirit - you enjoy working closely with design and backend peers to deliver end-to-end value. + Adaptability - comfort navigating ambiguity, rapid change, and evolving product priorities. **Why Proofpoint** As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-AN1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. **Base Pay Ranges:** SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $127k-158k yearly est. 35d ago
  • Head of Global Tax

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. We are seeking a strategic, results-driven VP, Head of Global Tax to lead and scale our global tax function. This role will be responsible for overseeing tax planning, compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and audit management across all jurisdictions. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, drive operational excellence, and ensure global tax readiness as the company expands internationally and prepares for public company compliance. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Define and lead Proofpoint's global tax strategy aligned with business and financial goals. Act as the principal tax advisor to senior leadership, including the CAO and CFO. Partner cross-functionally with Legal, FP&A, Treasury, and Corporate Development to advise on global business initiatives and transactions. Tax Provision & Financial Reporting Lead the global quarterly and annual income tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740. Manage uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and tax impacts of equity compensation and M&A. Ensure accuracy of tax-related financial disclosures and compliance with SOX 404 requirements. Tax Compliance & Operations Oversee global tax compliance including U.S. federal, state, and international filings. Drive continuous improvement and standardization of tax processes, controls, and documentation. Monitor and address regulatory changes, including Pillar Two, OECD BEPS, and local law updates. Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Policy Own the global transfer pricing policy and documentation strategy. Mitigate TP risks across IP owners, development hubs, and distribution entities. Ensure consistent DEMPE analysis and intercompany service pricing compliance. Audit & Risk Management Manage global tax audits, tax authority interactions, and documentation of tax positions. Evaluate and enhance tax governance and internal control frameworks. Lead tax due diligence and structuring for M&A, including integration planning. Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team, fostering a culture of performance and accountability. Assess resourcing needs and drive strategic hiring to support scale. Collaborate effectively with existing tax leadership to ensure cohesion and alignment. Qualifications 15+ years of progressive tax experience including global leadership in a multinational corporation. Deep technical knowledge of U.S. federal, international, and indirect tax law. Strong ASC 740 expertise and experience with SOX 404-compliant environments. Demonstrated experience leading global tax audits, M&A integration, and transfer pricing strategy. Proven leadership, people development, and cross-functional communication skills. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • Annual wellness and community outreach days • Always on recognition for your contributions • Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************** We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 246,640.00 - 339,130.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 202,720.00 - 278,740.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 181,600.00 - 249,700.00 USD
    $105k-166k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Regional Director-Named Account Sales-MidMarket

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. **The Role** We are seeking an exceptional Regional Director, Field Sales to join and lead our rapidly expanding team in the Northwest United States. In this role you will lead and coach Mid-Market sales teams identifying, developing, and retaining high talent who deliver value to the company's business. You will play a hands-on role with the field sales organization in this customer facing and highly visible position, including direct participation in closing deals at key accounts. **Your day-to-day** + Create and execute both strategic and tactical plans to significantly increase our presence, revenue and market share in the territory + Lead a team of virtual Mid-Market account managers throughout the region + Establish and maintain key regional customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company's customer base + Define partner plan and work with the channel to drive incremental revenue + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company's competitive positioning in the marketplace + Partner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive revenue and adoption **What you bring to the team** + 5+ years of experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geography + Prior experience selling Security or Enterprise SaaS solutions preferred + Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industry + Strong security industry contacts in the prospective customer and influencer communities + Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to clearly and effectively articulate the company's value proposition + Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close business + Experience driving and participating in outbound calling + Experience building demand generation plans with marketing Must reside in Northern Cal or PacNorthWest Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits - Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. - Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. - Annual wellness and community outreach days - Always on recognition for your contributions - Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you! Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $145k-198k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Staff Security Engineer, Threat Defense & Automation

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    **About Us:** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. **How We Work:** At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: **Bold** in how we dream and innovate **Responsive** to feedback, challenges and opportunities **Accountable** for results and best in class outcomes **Visionary** in future focused problem-solving **Exceptional** in execution and impact **About Proofpoint** At Proofpoint, we are committed to protecting organizations and individuals from cyber threats through innovative security solutions. Our mission is to safeguard our customers from advanced threats, phishing attacks, and data breaches with cutting-edge technology and a global team of security experts. **Role Overview** We are seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Security Engineer to join our global security team. This is a critical role within our Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), responsible for managing and responding to security incidents across our global operations. You will serve as an escalation point for our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and play a key role in the automation, orchestration, and enhancement of our security incident response capabilities. This position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a role where you can actively defend against cyber threats, conduct threat hunting, and drive security automation, this opportunity is for you. **Key Responsibilities:** Incident Response & Escalation: + Act as the Level 3 escalation point for high-severity security incidents within the global 24/7 SOC. + Lead complex investigations into advanced cyber threats, including malware outbreaks, targeted attacks, and persistent threats. + Provide expert-level guidance on containment, mitigation, and remediation strategies. **Threat Hunting & Threat Assessment:** + Proactively hunt for hidden threats within enterprise networks using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics. + Develop and refine threat detection rules to improve SOC visibility. + Assess emerging threats and provide actionable recommendations to enhance security posture. **Security Automation & Orchestration:** + Design and implement automated workflows to enhance security event triage and response. + Leverage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms to streamline incident response. + Work with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to optimize log ingestion and alerting mechanisms. **Security Tooling & Continuous Improvement:** + Collaborate with security architects and engineers to enhance detection and response capabilities. + Perform root cause analysis on security incidents and recommend improvements to security controls. + Stay updated on industry best practices and evolving attack techniques to ensure effective defenses. **Required Qualifications & Experience** + 12 yrs + hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Incident Response or Security Operations. + Must be a US Citizen. + Strong background in SOC operations, SIEM, threat intelligence, and digital forensics. Expertise in investigating malware, phishing, web attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). + Experience working with security automation and orchestration tools (SOAR). + Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation. + Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and cyber kill chain. + Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. + Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP are highly desirable. + Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams. **Why Proofpoint** As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-AN1 **Why Proofpoint?** At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: + Competitive compensation + Comprehensive benefits + Career success on your terms + Flexible work environment + Annual wellness and community outreach days + Always on recognition for your contributions + Global collaboration and networking opportunities **Our Culture:** Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . **How to Apply** Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. **Base Pay Ranges:** SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 182,175.00 - 267,190.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 146,550.00 - 214,940.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 132,975.00 - 195,030.00 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $130k-170k yearly est. 26d ago
  • Sales Strategic Initiatives Director-Sunnyvale, CA

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. Role Summary The Director of Sales Strategic Initiatives is a strategic partner to the VP of Commercial, responsible for driving operational excellence, enablement strategy, and program execution across the Commercial organization. This role ensures alignment, consistency, and momentum across initiatives that directly impact sales performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Discipline & Cadence Management Reinforce operational discipline and consistency across the Commercial organization. Actively participate in weekly team meetings, provide coaching, and drive adherence to standardized rhythms. Ensure consistent execution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences to promote predictable performance. 2. Enablement Leadership & Engagement Co-lead the Enablement strategy in partnership with the VP and leadership team. Drive weekly “School Day” sessions for the org and monthly “Commitment to Growth & Excellence” forums for leaders. Support the delivery of bite-sized enablement content for All Hands and ad hoc initiatives. Lead the development and refresh of sales Playbooks to reflect current strategies, best practices, and evolving business needs. 3. Xvantage Program Ownership Serve as the primary point of contact for the Xvantage program. Participate in weekly planning sessions and provide timely updates to the VP. Collaborate with the Commercial team to gather feedback, align on needs, and ensure effective representation and execution. 4. Special Initiatives & Project Management Act as initiative driver and project manager for strategic pilots, spiff trackers, and other high-impact efforts. Own execution timelines, stakeholder alignment, and reporting to ensure visibility and accountability. Experience & Qualifications 8+ years of experience in sales operations, enablement, or strategic program management, preferably within a commercial or inside sales environment. Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change. Strong understanding of sales cadence, enablement frameworks, and performance metrics. Experience managing strategic programs and special projects from concept to execution. Exceptional communication, coaching, organization, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and a highly distributed team. Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Clari, and enablement platforms is a plus. Role will be hybrid in our Sunnyvale, CA office #LI-JD1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • Annual wellness and community outreach days • Always on recognition for your contributions • Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************** We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 194,475.00 - 285,230.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 162,375.00 - 238,150.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 148,425.00 - 217,690.00 USD
    $154k-196k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Executive Business Partner

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Location: Sunnyvale, CA(hybrid office model). At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today's advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to Build and enhance our proven security platform Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity-and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. The Role We are seeking an exceptional Executive Business Partner to be a trusted partner for a EVP, Threat Protection Group. As Executive Business Partner, you'll work at the highest level of the organization, managing complex operations, building relationships across internal stakeholders and providing critical support in our fast-paced environment. Location: We are looking to hire this role in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid office model). Your Daily Responsibilities Will Include Executive Partnership: Operate as a trusted partner to the EVP, Threat Protection - anticipating needs, streamlining priorities and protecting the EVP's time and energy. Calendar Management: Own and optimize a complex and dynamic calendar, prioritizing meetings and engagements with speed, precision and discretion. Work closely with the Chief Business Officer/Head of Operational Strategy to organize and facilitate key business meetings and initiatives. Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the connective tissue between the EVP and teams across the organization, helping to align communication and track key initiatives. High-Level Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate communications with key stakeholders. Project and Event Oversight: Support high-impact projects and events on behalf of the EVP, with appropriate follow-up communication. Triage and Prioritization: Serve as a gatekeeper and problem solver, helping the EVP triage urgent issues and respond to time-sensitive opportunities. Confidentiality and Discretion: Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism at all times, including maintenance of records, files and confidential information. Travel and Logistics: Manage complex domestic and international travel, including itineraries, and be flexible on hours to support global travel. Expense and Budget Management: Manage accurate expense reporting, vendor relationships and procurement efforts as needed. Operational Support: Anticipating the EVP needs, streamlining workflows, and identifying opportunities for improvement levering technology tools such as CoPilot. Conflict resolution: Prioritize conflicting needs while handling matters expeditiously with proactive follow-through Relationship Management: Build strong relationships to establish and maintain credibility, trust, and confidence with staff and peers Qualifications 7+ years of Executive Experience, with at least 3+ years directly supporting a C-suite leader, preferably at a high-growth or fast-paced technology company. Proven ability to build strong, confidential relationships with leadership. Proactive problem solver - you don't wait for instructions but rather anticipate, act and adapt. Ability to manage ambiguity with confidence, along with staying calm under pressure. Self-starter with the ability to influence without authority. You naturally take initiative and set high standards for others around you. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft executive-level correspondence, talking points and presentations. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and modern productivity tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Copilot, etc.). Meticulous attention to detail, top-tier organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities seamlessly. Fast learner. You love solving puzzles and take pride in your work. You have a strong sense of urgency, the ability to anticipate needs, and exceptional follow-through at all times. You thrive in a fast-paced environment. Utilize the latest AI tools to make your work as efficient as possible. You have a natural curiosity for the tech industry and want to be part of a highly energetic and passionate team about making history. BA/BS degree or equivalent experience Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Always on recognition for your contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 108,080.00 - 169,840.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 90,580.00 - 142,340.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 81,130.00 - 127,490.00 USD
    $121k-155k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
  • Staff Software Engineer

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. About this role As a Staff Software Engineer, you will have an opportunity to design and build the next generation cloud and data security solutions. You will develop efficient software to build an internal representation of complex and large cloud infrastructures to analyze risks and vulnerabilities. You will have an opportunity to learn the internals of major public cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) and put that into action developing product features. You will lead, design and develop features on our scalable microservices based infrastructure for solving data security problems, and deliver using the newest CICD technologies. If you want to be at the forefront of cloud data security and want to work with an excellent engineering team to learn and grow your career, this may be THE opportunity you are looking for. Requirements: 4+ years of experience in building applications and services in one of AWS, GCP, and Azure 4+ years of experience in Python or NodeJS is preferred 4+ years of experience in cloud security is preferred 10+ years of experience building system or application software with modern technologies Prior experience building SaaS products is a plus Strong software design, complexity analysis, development and debugging skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Good knowledge of cloud infrastructure, and data security Bachelor's degree in CS/EECS or similar. Master or Ph.D. degree in CS preferred. Our culture encourages and respects people who are hands-on, honest, focused and committed. For this role, it entails: A deep understanding of whatever you are working on An intuitive understanding of ROI for your tasks Taking end-to-end ownership Strong ability to work independently and meet goals/ deadlines with minimal direction/ guidance Being extremely curious and hungry to make an impact Learning quickly, enjoy and taking pride in both identifying and solving problems Cautious confidence in building a product for tech savvy users Moving fast without compromising quality and future ability to scale Keeping things simple Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-PH1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Always on recognition for your contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 194,475.00 - 285,230.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 162,375.00 - 238,150.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 148,425.00 - 217,690.00 USD
    $153k-197k yearly est. Auto-Apply 15d ago
  • Middle Enterprise Account Executive - FinServ

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. Requirements This is a Hybrid role reporting to our Sunnyvale, CA office 3 days a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs) 5+ years Sales experience generating net new business Proven experience selling a complex multi-product architecture to Fortune 1000 organizations, selling into C-level Executives to Evaluator-level Engineers. Experience managing an entire sales cycle from start to finish. Demonstrated track record of exceeding expectations in an individually focused, quota-carrying role. Minimum 3 years Cold Calling experience. Experience working with channel partners a plus. Behaviors Strong work ethic: Produces the required amount of activities to successfully execute their plan; meets project timelines; Coachable: Takes direction and teaching well, learns from others and from experiences, uses all resources available. Self-disciplined: Practices good time management, is organized and will work daily to execute their plan. Persistent: Seeks to find solutions and overcome barriers to success. High aptitude: Able to learn and implement new products and concepts. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • Annual wellness and community outreach days • Always on recognition for your contributions • Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************** We can't wait to hear from you!
    $128k-172k yearly est. Auto-Apply 15d ago
  • Staff Product Marketing Manager, AI Data Security

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Corporate Overview In today's cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective. And we are just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you are helping to: Build and enhance our proven security platform Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That is why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity-and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. The Role The Role Proofpoint seeks a strategic and innovative Staff Product Marketing Manager to lead product marketing for Proofpoint AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway, our latest solutions for protecting sensitive data and enabling safe, compliant AI use in the enterprise. In this high-impact role, you will be the subject matter expert and thought leader for Proofpoint's AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway solutions. You will drive the narrative for how enterprises can safely accelerate Gen AI and agentic initiatives while preventing data loss, privacy violations, and compliance risks. You'll work cross-functionally with product management, sales, strategic partners, and marketing to deliver differentiated positioning, impactful Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, and sales enablement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the market for secure, governed usage of GenAI and agentic solutions. Your Day to Day Develop strategic positioning and messaging for Proofpoint AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway, emphasizing their roles in secure AI and agentic adoption Define and drive thought leadership on emerging risks and compliance for responsible enterprise AI, using vision papers, analyst relations, and executive materials. Create high-impact content across solution briefs, webinars, presentations, demo scripts, blogs, and customer materials showcasing the business value delivered by Proofpoint Lead GTM strategy and launch planning for new solutions to secure and govern the use of GenAI and agentic solutions by enterprises Deliver engaging presentations at internal trainings, customer briefings, industry events, and analyst calls, establishing expertise in enterprise AI security. Conduct market and competitive analysis, acting as the organization's go-to resource for evolving threats, regulatory changes, and competitor solutions in AI security Build sales and partner enablement asset such as battlecards, objection handling documents, and playbooks, driving pipeline and accelerating enterprise adoption What you bring to the team 7+ years in product marketing for cybersecurity, data security, or GenAI/agentic software, with direct experience at companies building enterprise generative AI, agentic software, or security platforms protecting those areas. Deep understanding of generative AI, AI agents, agentic architectures, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and the emerging regulatory and security requirements facing GenAI and agentic ecosystems. Demonstrated ability to create strategic messaging and storytelling for complex technology, tailored to technical and executive audiences. Experience as a thought leader establishing new product categories and influencing enterprise market direction. Outstanding presentation and communication skills, including executive briefings and event keynotes. Analytical, execution-focused approach with proven leadership in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. A bachelor's degree is required (technical concentration preferred), and an MBA is a plus. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Always on recognition for your contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 182,175.00 - 267,190.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 146,550.00 - 214,940.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 132,975.00 - 195,030.00 USD
    $136k-173k yearly est. Auto-Apply 17d ago
  • Staff Security Engineer, Threat Defense & Automation

    Proofpoint Inc. 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact About Proofpoint At Proofpoint, we are committed to protecting organizations and individuals from cyber threats through innovative security solutions. Our mission is to safeguard our customers from advanced threats, phishing attacks, and data breaches with cutting-edge technology and a global team of security experts. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Security Engineer to join our global security team. This is a critical role within our Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), responsible for managing and responding to security incidents across our global operations. You will serve as an escalation point for our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and play a key role in the automation, orchestration, and enhancement of our security incident response capabilities. This position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a role where you can actively defend against cyber threats, conduct threat hunting, and drive security automation, this opportunity is for you. Key Responsibilities: Incident Response & Escalation: * Act as the Level 3 escalation point for high-severity security incidents within the global 24/7 SOC. * Lead complex investigations into advanced cyber threats, including malware outbreaks, targeted attacks, and persistent threats. * Provide expert-level guidance on containment, mitigation, and remediation strategies. Threat Hunting & Threat Assessment: * Proactively hunt for hidden threats within enterprise networks using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics. * Develop and refine threat detection rules to improve SOC visibility. * Assess emerging threats and provide actionable recommendations to enhance security posture. Security Automation & Orchestration: * Design and implement automated workflows to enhance security event triage and response. * Leverage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms to streamline incident response. * Work with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to optimize log ingestion and alerting mechanisms. Security Tooling & Continuous Improvement: * Collaborate with security architects and engineers to enhance detection and response capabilities. * Perform root cause analysis on security incidents and recommend improvements to security controls. * Stay updated on industry best practices and evolving attack techniques to ensure effective defenses. Required Qualifications & Experience * 12 yrs + hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Incident Response or Security Operations. * Must be a US Citizen. * Strong background in SOC operations, SIEM, threat intelligence, and digital forensics. Expertise in investigating malware, phishing, web attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). * Experience working with security automation and orchestration tools (SOAR). * Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation. * Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and cyber kill chain. * Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. * Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP are highly desirable. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-AN1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: * Competitive compensation * Comprehensive benefits * Career success on your terms * Flexible work environment * Annual wellness and community outreach days * Always on recognition for your contributions * Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 182,175.00 - 267,190.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 146,550.00 - 214,940.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 132,975.00 - 195,030.00 USD
    $130k-170k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
  • Sr. Director, Security Engineering

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. Company Overview Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, securing how people, data and AI agents connect across email, cloud and collaboration tools. Proofpoint is a trusted partner to over 80 of the Fortune 100, over 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations in stopping threats, preventing data loss, and building resilience across people and AI workflows. Proofpoint's collaboration and data security platform helps organizations of all sizes protect and empower their people while embracing AI securely and confidently. Job Summary The Senior Director of Security Engineering will shape and lead Proofpoint's enterprise security engineering vision. Reporting directly to the CISO, this role is accountable for advancing the platforms, tooling, and systems that protect our people, products, and data. You will drive the global security engineering strategy-designing and operating resilient, scalable defenses across our infrastructure, applications and data. Collaborating with world-class experts across Proofpoint, you'll elevate protection through automation, innovation, and engineering excellence. This role leads critical domains including security architecture, the agentic workspace, cloud protection, detection engineering, and automation. You will partner with Product Engineering, IT, Threat Research, and Information Security peers to ensure our controls are effective, adaptive, and aligned with Proofpoint's mission to protect people and defend data. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and implement the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Proofpoint's security engineering function, aligned with company objectives and emerging threats. Establish and evolve enterprise security architecture, ensuring secure design across infrastructure, applications, and identity systems. Drive the design and build of scalable detection, response, and automation platforms that enable continuous visibility and protection across Proofpoint's environment. Integrate industry-leading DevSecOps practices, security automation, and zero-trust principles into the broader technology ecosystem. Develop and maintain best-in-class security controls frameworks that enable innovation while minimizing risk, including initiatives to secure the agentic workspace. Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and mentor a global team of security engineers and managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Empower teams to design, implement, and operate high-reliability security solutions at scale. Drive professional growth, diversity, and inclusion across the security engineering organization. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product engineering and operations business units to embed security into system design, configuration, and delivery. Collaborate with Threat Research and Detection Response teams to ensure alignment between detection engineering and incident response capabilities. Work closely with Compliance and Legal to ensure Proofpoint meets regulatory and industry standards (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, etc.). Operational Excellence & Risk Management Oversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security automation to identify and mitigate risks rapidly. Ensure effective logging, telemetry, and observability of security controls across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Define and track performance metrics and KPIs to assess control effectiveness, maturity, and engineering velocity. Innovation & Emerging Threats Stay current on evolving attack vectors, infrastructure trends, and detection technologies; translate insights into actionable security engineering improvements. Drive the evaluation and adoption of advanced tools, architectures, and methodologies to continuously enhance Proofpoint's defensive capabilities. Evangelism & Leadership Presence Serve as an executive voice of security engineering both internally and externally, representing Proofpoint's technical leadership to customers, partners, and industry peers. Promote security awareness and best practices across the company, building alignment on secure-by-design principles. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field. Experience: 10+ years in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or software engineering, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles. Proven experience leading large-scale security engineering programs or cloud security operations in SaaS or enterprise environments. Deep technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), identity systems, detection platforms, and industry-leading automation frameworks. Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and cutting-edge observability systems. Track record of building resilient systems, leading through change, and influencing across executive teams. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred. Preferred Attributes Experience in the cybersecurity or SaaS sector. Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strategic, data-driven decision-making balanced with a pragmatic understanding of risk and enablement. Comfort operating in complex and ambiguous environments, providing clarity and direction while driving strategic outcomes. Passion for building high-performing, diverse technical teams and mentoring future leaders. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • Annual wellness and community outreach days • Always on recognition for your contributions • Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************** We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 238,240.00 - 327,580.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 191,360.00 - 263,120.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 172,320.00 - 236,940.00 USD
    $196k-267k yearly est. Auto-Apply 55d ago
  • Sr. Web Developer

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. About the Role We're looking for a Sr. Web Developer to join our AI Security team and help build a next-generation platform from the ground up. This is a zero-to-one opportunity to design and implement intuitive, high-performance web interfaces that power data discovery, detection, remediation, and prevention workflows. You'll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver user experiences that make complex cybersecurity operations simple and elegant. Key Responsibilities Design and build modern web interfaces using React, Node.js, and related frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and backend engineers to deliver scalable and secure features. Develop and maintain reusable components and UI libraries to ensure consistency and performance across the platform. Integrate with backend APIs and data services, ensuring security, performance, and reliability. Own features end-to-end - from concept to deployment - and iterate rapidly based on customer and user feedback. Contribute to automation, CI/CD, and testing pipelines to ensure high release velocity and quality. Continuously learn and adapt as customer requirements, AI capabilities, and security needs evolve. Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of professional experience as a Full-Stack or Front-End Engineer, ideally in B2B SaaS environments. Proficiency in React, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML/CSS, and RESTful APIs. Experience with Webpack/Vite and modern build pipelines. Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and secure web app design (OAuth, SSO, JWT). Exposure to cybersecurity, data protection, or AI-driven platforms strongly preferred. Experience building a new product or MVP from scratch in a small, agile team. Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment. What We Value Curiosity and initiative - you build, test, and iterate without waiting for perfect requirements. Empathy for users and ability to translate complex workflows into simple, intuitive interfaces. Collaborative spirit - you enjoy working closely with design and backend peers to deliver end-to-end value. Adaptability - comfort navigating ambiguity, rapid change, and evolving product priorities. Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-AN1 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • Annual wellness and community outreach days • Always on recognition for your contributions • Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************** We can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD
    $127k-158k yearly est. Auto-Apply 33d ago
  • Sr Director, AMS GTM Strategy & Transformation

    Proofpoint 4.7company rating

    Sunnyvale, CA job

    **About Us:** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. **How We Work:** At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: **Bold** in how we dream and innovate **Responsive** to feedback, challenges and opportunities **Accountable** for results and best in class outcomes **Visionary** in future focused problem-solving **Exceptional** in execution and impact **Overview** This role serves as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the SVP, Americas Sales-driving alignment, execution, and operational excellence across the region. The Sr. Director translates strategic priorities into actionable plans that deliver measurable business impact, balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Alignment & Execution** + Partner with the SVP to translate strategic vision into actionable GTM plans. + Drive execution of high-impact initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate goals. + Prioritize opportunities, deals, and programs that maximize growth and profitability. + Lead key projects such as market expansion, sales model evolution, and CRM/tech transformations. + Collaborate with Sales Ops on pipeline health, forecasting, and performance insights. + Monitor KPIs and recommend data-driven improvements. + Support headcount and resource planning. **Cross-Functional Coordination** + Align Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, and Customer Success on GTM priorities. + Foster collaboration and remove obstacles to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives. **Executive Communications** + Develop executive presentations and communications for internal and external stakeholders. + Manage leadership meetings-track decisions and ensure follow-up. + Support preparation for business reviews and leadership forums. **Team Enablement & Culture** + Partner with leadership to build a high-performance culture. + Support talent strategy, onboarding, and enablement initiatives (e.g., SKO, playbooks, CRM adoption). + Lead transformation and process improvement projects across the region. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. + 10+ years in sales strategy, operations, or executive support within a high-growth organization. + Strong business acumen and project management skills. + Excellent communication and stakeholder management. + Proficiency with CRM and analytics tools (e.g., Salesforce). **Why It Matters** This role ensures the Americas Sales organization operates with clarity, focus, and consistency, bridging strategy and execution to drive growth and operational excellence. **Why Proofpoint?** At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: + Competitive compensation + Comprehensive benefits + Career success on your terms + Flexible work environment + Annual wellness and community outreach days + Always on recognition for your contributions + Global collaboration and networking opportunities **Our Culture:** Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . **How to Apply** Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. **Base Pay Ranges:** SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 238,240.00 - 327,580.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 191,360.00 - 263,120.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 172,320.00 - 236,940.00 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
    $186k-253k yearly est. 16d ago

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