Security Platform Engineer job opportunity at Proofpoint.



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Proofpoint Security Platform Engineer
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About Us:   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:  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 Security   Platform   Engineer    Role Summary   The Security   Platform   Engineer is a hybrid role responsible for providing managed application support for Proofpoint email security platforms (PPS, TAP, TRAP/CTR) while also supporting the AWS infrastructure hosting these services.   The engineer serves as the AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Managed Threat Protection Services (MTPS) team and partners closely with Professional Services and internal infrastructure teams during deployment and steady - state operations.     Key Responsibilities   Proofpoint Security Platform Support    Provide operational support for Proofpoint email security platforms including PPS, TAP, and TRAP/CTR   Monitor platform health, alerts, and service performance   Troubleshoot application and configuration issues   Implement customer requests such as policy updates, routing changes, and feature enablement   Act as an escalation point for complex customer and platform issues   Participate in   on ‑ call   rotation and incident response   Collaborate with   Engineering   and Professional Services during customer onboarding and transitions to   steady ‑ state   support     AWS Infrastructure Support & SME Responsibilities   Serve as the primary AWS Subject Matter Expert for the MTPS team   Support and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure hosting Proofpoint services, including:    EC2 instances and Auto Scaling   VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups   Application and Network Load Balancers   S3 and EBS storage   IAM roles, policies, and permissions   CloudWatch metrics, logs, and alarms   Perform initial triage of   AWS ‑ related   incidents and coordinate escalation to internal infrastructure teams when   required   Validate infrastructure health during and after deployments led by Professional Services   Support approved infrastructure changes following established change management processes   Create and   maintain   AWS operational documentation and runbooks for MTPS    Identify   reliability, monitoring, and security gaps and recommend improvements     Qualifications   Required   5 + years of experience in security engineering, managed services, or enterprise technical support   Hands ‑ on   experience supporting Proofpoint email security platforms in production environments   Operational experience supporting   AWS ‑ based   infrastructure   Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls)   Experience supporting Linux and Windows systems   Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills     Preferred   AWS certification (Solutions Architect – Associate,   SysOps   Administrator, or equivalent)   Experience supporting SaaS or managed security services in AWS   Scripting or automation experience (Python or Bash)   Industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CISSP   #LI-PH1 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 Career success on your terms Flexible work environment 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .   How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you! 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 compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 111,300.00 - 174,900.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 93,300.00 - 146,630.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 83,600.00 - 131,340.00 USD

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