Senior Security Engineer Proofpoint and Vulnerability Management
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way youd like where youll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world and where youll be able to reimagine whats possible. Join us and help the worlds leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable more inclusive world.
This is a remote role based in the US.
We are looking for a Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Proofpoint Email Security Vulnerability Management and Incident Response skills. The candidate will support day-to-day security operations email threat monitoring and remediation vulnerability tracking remediation coordination and incident handling. Exposure to CrowdStrike Endpoint Security will be considered an added advantage.
- Administer and support Proofpoint email security platforms including PPS TAP TRAP URL Defense Attachment Defense and related email protection controls.
- Monitor email security health investigate phishing or malicious email alerts and support remediation of email-based threats.
- Configure and maintain email security policies such as spam filtering impersonation protection DLP encryption SPF DKIM and DMARC.
- Support Vulnerability Management activities including scan review vulnerability validation risk prioritization remediation tracking and SLA follow-up.
- Work with application infrastructure and security teams to coordinate patching and closure of vulnerabilities.
- Assist in Incident Response activities by analyzing alerts gathering evidence supporting containment and documenting incident outcomes.
- Prepare regular reports dashboards and service health summaries for operational and leadership review.
- Support integration of security tools with SIEM SOAR Azure AD M365 ITSM or CMDB platforms where applicable.
- Provide secondary support for CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security alerts endpoint investigation and coordination with endpoint or SOC teams.
Required Experience
- 5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations email security vulnerability management or incident response.
- Hands-on experience with Proofpoint solutions such as PPS TAP TRAP DLP URL Defense and Attachment Defense.
- Working knowledge of phishing analysis email threat campaigns malware indicators and malicious payload investigation.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys Tenable Rapid7 Wiz or similar platforms.
- Understanding of CVE CVSS remediation prioritization patching workflows and risk-based vulnerability management.
- Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle alert triage evidence collection escalation and documentation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Exchange Online hybrid mail environments SMTP DNS TLS and mail-flow routing.
- Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security is preferred.
Good to Have
- Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR workflows and SOC operations.
- Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon Defender or other EDR tools.
- Understanding of CIS benchmarks OWASP NIST and secure configuration standards.
- Certifications such as Security CEH Proofpoint Certified Administrator or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.
Soft Skills
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with multiple technical teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced global delivery environment.
Primary Skills
- Proofpoint Email Security administration and platform support
- Vulnerability Management (Tenable or Qualys preferably)
- Incident Response
- Email threat analysis and phishing investigation
- Vulnerability remediation tracking and reporting
Secondary Skills
- CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security
- Endpoint detection and response support
- Basic threat hunting and endpoint alert triage
Education
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science or a related field.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $70176- $170040.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national state provincial and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini in good faith believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include but are not limited to: Geographic location Education and qualifications Certifications and licenses Relevant experience and skills Seniority and performance Market and business consideration Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives bonuses or commissions depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive non-negotiable benefits package to all regular full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F) defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days depending on grade Company paid holidays Personal Days Sick Leave
- Medical dental and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g. 401(k) in the U.S. RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses commissions or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned vested or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgeminis discretion consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness accessibility inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin gender identity/expression age religion disability sexual orientation genetics veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior IC
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