DevOps Engineer

Proofpoint; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Proofpoint in Toronto is looking for a curious DevOps Engineer to build and operate modern cloud infrastructure. You’ll own scalability, reliability, and performance of systems, CI/CD pipelines, and security compliance across cloud platforms.

You should have 5+ years in DevOps/SRE, hands-on IaC experience with Terraform, and strong knowledge of AWS and container orchestration. Join a global team focused on secure, resilient products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps / SRE experience (some years could be substituted by software engineering).
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Solid understanding of AWS services (or other clouds)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratch & supporting existing ones
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Datadog)
• Coding skills in at least one programming language (Go, JS, Python)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure on AWS (and other cloud providers)
• Build and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions
• Drive automation across build, deployment, and operational tasks
• Maintain security standards of infrastructure (containers, app dependencies, terraform dependencies, firewalls, service meshes)
• Participation in on call rotations (primarily during your daytime)

Skills

IaC

CI/CD

Networking basics

Monitoring

Security best practices

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

About Us:

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact

About the Role

We are seeking a curious and self-motivated DevOps Engineer with experience in building and operating modern cloud infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for scalability, reliability, and performance of our systems, CI/CD pipelines, security, and compliance with company policies. This position requires strong expertise in at least one Cloud Computing Platform (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI), at least one IAC tool (Terraform preferred), at least one Container Orchestration System (k8s, ECS, nomad, etc.), and at least basic skills writing software (go, python, any language).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure on AWS (and other cloud providers)
• Build and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions
• Drive automation across build, deployment, and operational tasks
• Maintain security standards of infrastructure (containers, application dependencies, terraform dependencies, firewalls, service meshes, etc.)
• Participation in on call rotations (primarily during your daytime)

Requirements

• Experience in AI driven development & debugging
• 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps / SRE (some years could be substituted by experience in software engineering in general).
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as a Code
• Solid understanding of AWS services (or other clouds)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratch & supporting existing ones
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Datadog)
• Coding skills in at least one programming language (Go, JS, Python)
• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and infrastructure monitoring

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us: 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

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

Our BRAVE Values:

At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words— they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans.

We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed.

That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down.

We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us.

We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.

Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals.

Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.