Senior Sales Engineer

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🇮🇳 India – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💸 Sales Engineer

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Proofpoint

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

🔐 Security

💰 $28M Series F on 2008-02

Cybersecurity • Enterprise • Security

Proofpoint is a company that specializes in cybersecurity solutions, particularly focused on protecting enterprise users from targeted phishing emails and other threats. Their Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) product is designed to provide advanced threat security by checking the safety of websites linked in emails. If a site is deemed safe, users are redirected to the original web destination; if not, access is blocked to prevent exposure to malware. Proofpoint ensures secure email communications within organizations.

📋 Description

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to paired Account Managers and current and prospective customers • Act as the technical liaison and subject matter expert on Proofpoint solutions • Collaborate with the enterprise sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies • Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects as their main technical point of contact • Deliver product demonstrations addressing current cyber threats • Conduct technical discovery with customer and prospect security staff • Plan, execute, and wrap up Proof-of-Concepts and Production Evaluations • Design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions across the Proofpoint portfolio • Occasionally assist with professional services deployments and technical training • Present at or attend industry seminars and trade shows as needed • Provide customer insights and real-world experience to Product Management, Marketing, and Product Development teams • Develop expertise in Email Security Gateways, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Detection and Response, Data Loss Prevention, and the threat landscape

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, or Security Engineer, preferably in the cyber-security industry • Experience collaborating with sales teams and partners in high-touch pre-sales technical activity • Ability to present to individuals and teams, from technical staff through to the C-suite • Experience in Enterprise or Cloud Security, including cloud/SaaS platforms, messaging, data, network, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP-related cybersecurity • Experience selling and positioning a platform highly valued • Exposure to at least two recommended skill sets: cloud security and shadow IT monitoring; IT security, vulnerability or risk assessments and policy enforcement; DLP, compliance and privacy; enterprise email solutions such as O365, Exchange, G-Suite, Lotus Domino, or working knowledge of SMTP • Strong PowerPoint, presentation, and organizational skills • CISSP or other relevant cybersecurity and/or cloud security certifications valued • Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience • Knowledge of email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) is an added bonus • Knowledge of networking and protocols such as SMTP, DNS, LDAP, and HTTP is an added bonus • Experience with MITRE and/or NIST frameworks is an added bonus • Consultative problem-solving background or strong desire to pivot toward sales • Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude • Willingness to regularly travel interstate

🏖️ Benefits

• 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