Location : India (Initially work from office , later may shift it to : 4-8 : Full-Time ( General : Cybersecurity / Email Security / Threat 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. The dealing is going to be for the Indian Market.
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 Skills & Experience :
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with email security or cybersecurity solutions
- Prior 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, DMARC
- Strong understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with email routing, filtering, and encryption
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environments
- Excellent communication and client-facing (but not mandatory) :
- Exposure to Proofpoint solutions (e.g., admin console, policy configuration, TAP, DLP)
- Knowledge of cyber threat vectors, phishing techniques, and remediation
- Experience working with SIEM or SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
Why Join Us ?
Opportunity to become a certified Proofpoint expertWork on enterprise-grade security implementations across multiple industriesCompetitive salary and fast-tracked career growthExposure to global client projects in a high-demand domainCore 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.2. 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)