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Job Description
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. Were 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 youll 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. Thats why were a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
The role
This is a technical role in a fast-paced environment that demands interaction with enterprises at senior levels as well as with technical staff within the traditional IT and Security organization. Successful candidates will have an excellent technical and security software foundation especially related to Linux messaging and cloud services a proven track record of successfully interfacing with customers on both technical and non-technical levels substantial experience driving concurrent projects and issues to completion with little direction and above all a passion for ensuring a top-quality customer experience.
Your day-to-day
- Independently provide ongoing and proactive technical leadership and support to Proofpoints strategic customers with little direction.
- Manage and monitor support interactions serving as an internal advocate for strategic customers responding to customer escalations and proactively escalating when needed.
- Direct crisis and incident response working with the account team technical support operations and engineering teams to ensure timely resolution while communicating effectively with customers.
- Meet regularly with clients both remotely and on-site to review support interactions system status major issues upcoming releases and other pertinent items.
- Create and deliver executive customer presentations that outline system performance potential issues ROI and suggested forward courses of action.
- Develop deep understanding of customers business and operational needs.
- Maintain deep practical technical knowledge of Proofpoints integration within the customers environment including network security systems administration and messaging management.
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive strategy to meet complex customer requirements utilizing Proofpoints solutions.
- Provide proactive recommendations that support the customers requirements roadmap and ongoing technical needs. Identify and prioritize short term and long-term goals.
- Plan and lead process improvement initiatives tailored to improve customer satisfaction with the services and interaction with the Proofpoint Team.
- Plan document and identify risks and challenges for production changes that span multiple services or technologies.
- Responsible for scheduling own time and for quality completion of multiple tasks within a varying environment of changing constraints.
- Use independent judgment within broad parameters.
- Designs and implements solutions to complex problems
What you bring to the team
- 4 years of industry experience in a client/professional service sales engineer senior support engineer IT operations management or senior engineer role with exposure to multiple technology areas
- Knowledge of data communication concepts and technologies specifically email and networking knowledge of Linux SMTP and MySQL.
- Working knowledge of Windows Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
- Very strong customer service and excellent communications skills both written and oral
- A history of successfully leading and directing technical staff through crisis situations
- Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies
- Knowledge of project management and strong time management skills
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions andthe people who work here are the key are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge productsand 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 withopportunities in all functions and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.
Why Proofpoint At Proofpoint we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons youll 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 . How to Apply Interested Submit your application here We cant wait to hear from you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
