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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. 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.

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: 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.

Senior Sales Engineering Specialist at Proofpoint People Protection Group (PPG)

As a Sales Engineer Specialist at PPG, specializing in Impersonation Protection solutions (Email Fraud Defense, Secure Email Relay, Supplier Threat Defense, Takedown) you will play a substantial role in building and sustaining customer relationships while driving the adoption of these solutions. As a Senior Sales Engineer you will work closely with field sales and extended teams to support the acquisition of new revenue from existing and prospective customers, focusing on the technical alignment of our product and how we address our customers threats. The Senior Sales Engineer role at People Protection Group will be impactful, visible, and rewarding.

Responsibilities:

+ The Senior Sales Engineer works hand-in-hand with the field sales teams to develop and deliver customer solutions, supporting the broader Proofpoint sales team to hit sales targets.

+ The Senior Sales Engineer seeks to build deep, consultative relationships with their customer, effectively becoming a trusted adviser. The Senior Sales Engineer is ideally positioned to understand the customer's high-level business objectives, and match these to the solutions in the group to satisfy the business and technical requirements.

+ The Senior Sales Engineer is comfortable presenting Impersonation Protection’s value proposition, technologies, strategy, and product roadmaps to all levels at their customer including executives, technical management, and technical engineers.

+ Continuously develop and expand the knowledge of customers' business and mission. Create and present solutions that address customers' needs using the Impersonation Protection products portfolio along with third-party solutions.

+ Once an opportunity is identified, the Senior Sales Engineer is a critical member in developing the opportunity and moving it towards closure. Sales Engineers will be responsible for developing expertise delivering the technical competitive intelligence for our sales team.

+ Sales Engineers constantly seek to expand their technical expertise and knowledge of Proofpoint’s People Protection technologies, industry direction and trends via enablement and internal training offerings.

+ The Senior Sales Engineer will be responsible for enabling the broader Proofpoint Sales Engineers and act as a Specialist and Go to person for everything around Impersonation Protection solutions.

+ As a group, Sales Engineers communicate and collaborate with their peers and colleagues on trends, product feedback, customer stories, etc. This will include the creation of technical content and artifacts as well as owning the technical product feedback loop with the product and engineering teams.

Typical Activities will include:

+ Building high-level design and architecture drawings

+ Technically validating the solution with the customer

+ Leading any demonstration or Proof of Value (PoV) activities

+ Assisting with the preparation of a proposal, Due Diligence and RFP processes

+ Helping the AE develop business cases and ROI/TCO justifications required to get support to drive business forward

+ Enablement of the broader Proofpoint Sales Engineers

+ Build processes and tools that will allow us to be more efficient and effective running our regular activities

+ Has experience as a Specialist SE or Overlay SE

+ Travel is required in this role

We’d love to meet someone:

+ With a strong affinity to technology and sales.

+ An enthusiastic self-starter with an outgoing personality, comfortable working both independently and in a team setting.

+ A confident presenter with the ability to demonstrate material to audiences with varying levels of technical capability.

+ You have been in the high-tech industry for 3 years in a Pre-sales or customer-facing consulting capacity or have other relevant technical experience that demonstrates your relationship building skills.

+ Experienced in working with field sales teams and is comfortable with quota driven performance management.

+ Throughout your career you have gathered significant industry knowledge and experience but what really sets you apart is your expertise in enterprise applications, security, cloud or systems management is really what sets you apart.

+ Your strong customer facing and relationship building skills, coupled with your listening and questions-based selling skills help you see the “big picture” and create amazing experiences for customers.

Why Proofpoint? 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:

• 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 [email protected] . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers . We can’t wait to hear from you!

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.