Senior Sales Engineer, Data Security

Proofpoint

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Sunnyvale, CA
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16 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Sales Engineer, Data Security

As a Senior Sales Engineer in the Data Security Group, you will serve as a technical lead and trusted advisor within the pre-sales process. You will partner with account managers to develop penetration strategies, conduct technical discovery, and manage the execution of Proof-of-Concept and Production Evaluations. Your daily responsibilities include designing complex solutions for data loss prevention across email, endpoint, cloud, and web, as well as insider risk and data security posture management. You will collaborate with internal teams like Engineering and Product Management to provide customer insights and develop training materials. The role requires expertise in enterprise DLP, CASB, insider threat management, endpoint security, isolation, and DSPM. Candidates must possess strong technical presentation skills and a deep understanding of the cybersecurity market landscape to solve critical data security and insider risk challenges.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers and prospects throughout the sales process.
  • Conduct technical discovery sessions to identify customer needs and business challenges.
  • Plan, execute, and manage Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations.
  • Design and champion complex security solutions involving Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk, and Data Security Posture Management.
  • Provide real-world customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering teams to improve company offerings.
  • Deliver technical training presentations to internal peers, account managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain internal documentation and training materials across corporate communication channels.
  • Develop solutions for common challenges and establish standardized processes within the sales engineering organization.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 5 years of experience selling solutions as a Sales Engineer or in related areas.
  • Experience in Data Security and Insider Risk areas is preferred.
  • Expertise in core security technologies such as Enterprise DLP, CASB, Insider Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Isolation, and DSPM.
  • Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to identify business challenges and architect solutions to solve customer issues.
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
  • CISSP or similar industry certification (preferred).
  • Must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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