Senior Sales Engineer – Competitive Intelligence, Data Security

🕒 June 13

🏄 California, Colorado, +2 more states – Remote

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⏰ 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

• Help redefine how CI is delivered by putting AI at the center • Use AI and modern intelligence tools to surface signals earlier, scale insight generation, uncover patterns across deals, and translate large volumes of data into precise, field-ready recommendations • Build AI-informed content and enablement that improves speed of delivery and decision-making • Focus on Proofpoint’s Data Security platform, including Data Loss Prevention, Insider Threat Management, and Data Security Posture Management • Build strong technical expertise across these areas and maintain a clear understanding of competing solutions and architectures

🎯 Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in Technical Sales, Sales Engineering, Competitive Intelligence, or similar roles within a cybersecurity vendor • Experience using AI or automation tools, or a strong interest in applying them, to accelerate research, synthesize information, identify patterns, and deliver actionable recommendations that improve deal outcomes • Curiosity to continuously explore new approaches that improve speed to insight and real-time deal impact • Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: CASB, Data Loss Prevention (endpoint, cloud, email, web), Insider Threat or Insider Risk, Data Security Posture Management, or related data security technologies • Ability to quickly learn new technologies, competitors, and market dynamics and apply that knowledge in live deal situations • Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear business value • Experience working cross-functionally with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to influence strategy and positioning • Strong objection-handling skills

🏖️ 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