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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** 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 data 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. **The Role** Proofpoint is seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Security Advisor/Architect to focus on Data Security (DSPM, Email DLP, Endpoint DLP, ITM, Cloud DLP/CASB, Isolation) for Fortune 500 organizations. This role will lead pre-sales discovery and planning workshops with CIO/CISO level individuals in large enterprise organizations. You are using your deep knowledge and experience to advise customers on how they can combine existing technology and Proofpoint's technology to accomplish their company's Data Security goals. This individual will be a major contributor to our aggressive plans regarding market share and product footprints in this space. Candidates for this role can be in any major metropolitan area in the United States; **strong preference for the Pacific or Mountain time zones.** **Your day-to-day** + As a critical member of the Proofpoint sales team, engage with both current and prospective customers in person, by phone and/or video conference. + Conduct / Lead Discovery and Planning presales workshops with customers throughout North America, and sometimes APJ or EMEA. + Build rapport, trust and credibility with customers and partners, as they will rely on your expertise and advice on how to plan and move forward with major Data Security programs. + You might, periodically, be called upon to assist in presenting at industry seminars and/or trade shows + You will be able to provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams to help keep our solutions the best in the industry. + You will become an expert in Saas Protection, as well as other security facets, keeping abreast of threat landscape, with one eye always on what the bad guys are up to. + You will be helping solve one of the biggest issues to face IT in the last 20 years. What you bring to the team + 6+ years of experience as a practitioner or consultant who planned or implemented Data Security programs. + Strong executive level presentation and communication skills, both verbal, virtual and written. + Strong background in a wide range of Security & Risk areas including data security posture management, enterprise data loss prevention, data protection, cloud security, insider threat management and/or incident response. + Knowledge of current Data Security Posture Management, DLP and Insider Risk tools and technologies. + Must be organized, detail and process oriented. + Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. + Ability to travel up to 50%. + You enjoy working with people and helping them solve their problems. + Security certifications such as CISSP are strongly preferred. + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity 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're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint _If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_ 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.

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