This role pays more than
93%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,400–$205,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$247k
versus about
$174k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About Proofpoint
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company specializing in email security, threat protection, data loss prevention, and compliance. Privately held by Thoma Bravo since 2021, it serves over 500,000 organizations including 87 of the Fortune 100.
Proofpoint currently has
15 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$136,200–$214,005
across 9 roles with salary data.
The Principal Cyber Risk & Strategy Advisor joins the enterprise services team as a high-visibility thought leader and commercial strategist. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to C-level executives at global organizations to bridge technical controls with corporate risk management. You will lead executive discovery sessions, translate complex risk profiles into commercial service proposals, and develop multi-year data protection, compliance, and incident response roadmaps. The position requires deep expertise in Data Security Posture Management, Enterprise DLP, Cloud Security, Insider Threat Management, and Threat Intelligence. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and fluency in frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. You will also navigate regulatory landscapes such as SEC cyber disclosures, DORA, and NIS2 to identify service opportunities while collaborating with internal product and engineering teams to influence strategy based on market trends.