Proofpoint
cybersecurity
SalesEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Sales Engineer at Proofpoint. Skills: Sales Engineering, cybersecurity, Email Security Gateways, Advanced Persistent Threats, Cyber Kill Chain, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP). trusted advisor to both the Account Managers you are paired with, as well as our current and future customers. technical liaison and subject matter expert on all things Proofpoint”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver the most successful security platform available; provide a solution to your customer that you will take pride in being a part of; ultimately a sale that you will take pride in being a part of; keep our solutions the best in the industry
Industry & Context.
helping them solve their problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
impressive experience in either secure messaging, data security or another cyber-security related field, well versed in enterprise email solutions such as O365, Gmail, and Exchange, solid knowledge of SMTP, worked with or understand Directory Services, understand networking and the most common protocols, SMTP, LDAP, HTTP, etc., write well, speak well, present well, and are a generally likeable person, enjoy working with people and helping them solve their problems, highly enthusiastic and passionate individual with a drive
Nice to Have
Knowledge and experience with security awareness education solutions or programs is a bonus!, educated equivalent to a Bachelor in Information Technology, Cyber Security, whether formally or not
What You'll Do.
trusted advisor to both the Account Managers you are paired with
as well as our current and future customers
technical liaison and subject matter expert on all things Proofpoint
deliver People-Centric solutions that protect against today’s cyber threats
develop and tell a compelling story that will excite your customer
product demonstrations
white-boarding sessions
Production Evaluations
design complex email and data security solutions
assist in professional services deployments
industry seminars and/or trade shows
provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management
Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams
become an expert in Email Security Gateways
Advanced Persistent Threats
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
and what the bad guys are up to
helping solve one of the biggest issues to face IT in the last 20 years
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with other members of the sales team; provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams
Communication Scope
write well; speak well; present well
Full Job Description
**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 **The Role and the Team** At Proofpoint, the members of our Sales Engineering team are highly valued business partners that play a critical role in our sales process every single day. As a **Sales Engineer** you will be one of the most important members of the Proofpoint sales team. You will become a trusted advisor to both the Account Managers you are paired with, as well as our current and future customers. As a technical liaison and subject matter expert on all things Proofpoint, you will help to deliver People-Centric solutions that protect against today’s cyber threats. You will get to develop and tell a compelling story that will excite your customer and have them eager to hear more. Your story may include product demonstrations, white-boarding sessions, mini-trainings, Lunch-n-Learns, Proof-of-Concept, Production Evaluations, all in pursuit of providing a solution to your customer that you will take pride in being a part of. It’s an exciting time to be at Proofpoint! **Further Role Details** * Proofpoint is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our Sa
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