Professional Services Consultant_

Sacramento

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

_We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._

**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**

Proofpoint is seeking a highly proactive, organized, and skilled professional with a robust background in cyber security analysis, security operations, and project management to join our Professional Services team. As a crucial member of our team, you will leverage your extensive experience in handling complex security challenges, mentoring diverse teams, and driving projects to successful completion in a dynamic enterprise environment. Your role will be pivotal in managing and securing our customers' critical information assets, ensuring the highest level of service and security.

**Your day-to-day**

+ Engage directly with new and existing customers, providing expert project management and technical advisement in the realm of cybersecurity operations, data loss prevention and insider threat mitigation.

+ Utilize your deep understanding of data analysis, reporting, and insider threat identification to advise and guide project objectives.

+ Lead and manage projects with a specific focus on improving value to the customers, leveraging your experience in cyber security, and analysis.

+ Coordinate with various departments to ensure comprehensive security measures, collaborating closely with internal teams and customer cyber security personnel and other relevant teams.

+ Utilize your proven leadership skills to mentor teams of analysts and engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and guidelines.

+ Drive projects by managing dependencies, tracking issues, suggesting innovative ideas and have a keen eye on risk analysis and mitigation.

+ Provide regular status reports to customers and management as necessary.

**What you bring to the team**

+ A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent work experience. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

+ 5+ years of industry experience in a customer-facing technical field such as professional services, security analysis, or technical support, with a proven record in insider threat analysis and/or cyber security operations.

+ Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring teams within high-stakes security environments, particularly in government or large enterprise settings.

+ Strong foundation in security practices related to insider threat identification, analysis, and mitigation, as well as a solid understanding of cyber security frameworks and counterintelligence measures.

+ Exceptional project management skills, with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional security projects to successful completion.

+ Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of working with all levels within an organization, including executive leadership, to drive project and security objectives.

+ Technical proficiency in forensic tools and analytical platforms

+ A broad understanding of Email, Cloud and Endpoint Data Loss Prevention

+ Strong email, email security, and messaging infrastructure project delivery experience; knowledge of archiving and supervision methodology a plus

+ Adept at conflict resolution: This job entails working with a variety of people and personalities.

+ Coding experience to help with data normalization, trending and reporting is a plus (Powershell, python, R, etc)

**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 are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation.

We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

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_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_

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 pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.

**Base Pay Ranges:**

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 105,420.00 - 165,660.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 88,340.00 - 138,820.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 79,170.00 - 124,410.00 USD

Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

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.

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.

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.