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Proofpoint PS Consultant, EFD in Los Angeles, California
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
In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.
And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to:
Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
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 their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. 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
This opportunity will be filled by someone who is passionate about email technology and has a deep understanding of email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). The role demands the interaction with technical staff at large-scale enterprises to drive a stronger email security posture. The individual will assist our clients with the implementation of the Email Fraud Defense Suite of Products. The successful candidate will have sound technical experience and skills, and great interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must be able to take responsibility and accept accountability for successful customer engagements. The candidate must also demonstrate Project Management skills and the ability to manage multiple implementations simultaneously.
Your day to day
Engage with our Email Fraud Defense customers as an expert in the field
Drive high levels of customer satisfaction
Coordinate with multiple parties – the customer as well as their 3rd parties -- to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution to customer issues, and completion of projects
Drive complex implementations while working side by side with the customers to solve their unique problems
Work with internal teams (most notably engineering, sales, product management)
Leverage previous experiences, share best practices and facilitate creative solutions to unique challenges, maximizing the value of our Email Fraud Defense products
What you bring to the team
Strong project management skills with a high attention to detail
Hands-on knowledge and experience with Email (SMTP) and Email Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Excellent written and verbal skills
Relevant Consulting experience
Must be comfortable with presenting and explaining technology to people with less technical knowledge
Must have a good understanding of the sales process, be sensitive to sales situations, and possess excellent customer service skills
Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, high stress start-up environment
Demonstrated experience in working with broad cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational, analytical and influence skills
Ability to work independently, ability to adapt quickly, positive attitude
Demonstrated experience in supporting Fortune 500 or other large customers
Experience with Proofpoint products is a plus
Experience with Secure email Gateways is a plus
BA/BS or higher in Engineering or related field
Multi-lingual skills a plus
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 driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and 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 with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 105,420.00 - 165,660.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 88,340.00 - 138,820.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 79,170.00 - 124,410.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards
Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.
We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.
Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.
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 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.
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.
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.