<div><p>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 Senior Inside Sales Engineer working with Commercial accounts, you will be one of the most important members of the Proofpoint sales team. After initial onboarding and regular product training, you will become a trusted advisor to our Account Managers and Channel Partners in region, 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 will be illustrated with an amazing product demonstration often followed by a proof-of-concept or threat assessment which will ultimately result in you providing a compelling solution to your customer that you will take pride in being a part of. It's an exciting time to be at Proofpoint! Your day-to-day </p><ul><li> Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies</li> <li> You will design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio</li> <li> Occasionally assist in professional services deployments and technical training, and present or attend industry seminars and/or trade shows</li> <li> Provide valuable customer insights and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams</li> <li> Work with our Channel team to help support and enable our Distributors and Resellers</li> <li> You will become an expert in Email Security, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape</li> <li> Occasional travel required.<br><br> Proven hands-on experience, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, or senior level product support, preferably related to the cyber-security industry</li> <li> Experience in either secure messaging, data security, network security, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP-related cybersecurity desirable</li> <li> Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills</li> <li> Fluent in English language is required. Any additional languages are a plus.</li> <li> Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets are recommended</li> <li> Enterprise email solutions such as Exchange, O365, G-Suite, Lotus Domino or working knowledge of SMTP</li> <li> IT security related areas such as Vulnerability and Risk Management, Security Operations or Incident Response</li> <li> Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance and data privacy</li> <li> Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring</li> <li> Cloud computing Infrastructure (e.g. AWS/Azure)</li> Nice to have Hands on experience with the following: <li> Directory Services and protocols such as Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, iDP (identity providers)</li> <li> Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)</li> <li> Networking and protocols such as DNS, LDAP, HTTP</li> <li> Experience with security standards and frameworks such as ISO, MITRE and/or NIST</li> <li> CISSP, CCSP or other industry certification is beneficial.</li> In addition to the above, if you have a consultative approach to problem solving and/or have a desire to pivot your career towards a sales direction. And if you thrive in fast paced, high energy environments with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly while maintaining a positive attitude, we would love to speak to you!<br><br>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, 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.<br><br>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: <li> Competitive compensation</li> <li> Comprehensive benefits</li> <li> Career success on your terms</li> <li> Flexible work environment</li> <li> Annual wellness and community outreach days</li> <li> Always on recognition for your contributions</li> <li> Global collaboration and networking opportunities</li> Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.</ul></div>