Description :
Job Title : Email Security Implementation Engineer (Proofpoint Practice)
Location : Gurgaon (Initially work from office , later may shift it to Hybrid)
Experience : 4 - 8 years
Type : Full-Time ( General Shift)
Domain : Cybersecurity / Email Security / Threat Protection
About the Role :
We are building a dedicated practice for Proofpoint implementations as an official Proofpoint Service Partner. We are looking for skilled engineers with experience in email security platforms who can be trained to deliver high-quality Proofpoint deployments, configurations, and support for our global clients.
This is a great opportunity to work on enterprise-grade cybersecurity products and become an early member of a fast-growing security practice.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist in the deployment and configuration of Proofpoint solutions (e.g., Email Protection, TAP, DLP, Security Awareness, etc.)
- Work closely with clients to understand security needs, design appropriate configurations, and ensure successful implementations
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to email flow, phishing, malware, encryption, and policy enforcement
- Work with internal teams and Proofpoint support to escalate and resolve complex problems
- Maintain documentation and support handover materials for clients
- Participate in training programs and certifications to gain Proofpoint expertise
Required Skills & Experience :
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with email security or cybersecurity solutionsPrior experience with any of the following tools :
Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email (IronPort), Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Symantec / Broadcom, Barracuda, Trend Micro, Fortinet, etc.Understanding of email protocols : SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARCStrong understanding of networking conceptsFamiliarity with email routing, filtering, and encryptionStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environmentsExcellent communication and client-facing skillsPreferred (but not mandatory) :
Exposure to Proofpoint solutions (e.g., admin console, policy configuration, TAP, DLP)Knowledge of cyber threat vectors, phishing techniques, and remediationExperience working with SIEM or SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)Core Skill Sets to Request :
1. Email Security Gateways :
Experience with Proofpoint, Forcepoint, Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email (IronPort), Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Barracuda, etc.Hands-on with spam filtering, encryption, email routing, policy configuration.DLP (Data Loss Prevention) :
Experience with Forcepoint DLP, Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, or Proofpoint DLP.Should understand policy creation, incident response, fingerprinting, EDM / IDM, tuning false positives.3. DNS & Email Authentication Protocols :
Familiarity with SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and how they are configured and validated.Knowledge of tools like MXToolbox, Valimail, or native DNS checks.4. Cloud & Collaboration Security :
Experience securing Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environments.Understanding of Zero Trust, cloud security stacks (Zscaler, Cloudflare, Palo Alto Prisma, etc.).5. General Cybersecurity Competencies :
Strong troubleshooting of SMTP, TLS, and DNS issues.Knowledge of phishing defense, BEC (Business Email Compromise) scenarios, and malware filtering.Familiarity with incident response workflows and client communications(ref : hirist.tech)