SRE II

Proofpoint; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Wellness and community outreach days

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to build, deploy, scale, and operate highly reliable distributed systems across regions. You will manage Kubernetes-based infrastructure and Helm charts for scalable deployments while collaborating on CI/CD and observability.

The role emphasizes automation, incident response, and production readiness with a strong emphasis on high availability and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, git…).
• Strong experience with AWS (eks, vpc, s3, ecr, iam role etc).
• Solid experience with Helm charts for application deployment.
• Strong experience in bash scripting and tooling.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and high-availability architectures.
• Strong understanding of containerization, micro-services, and cloud-native ecosystems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and scale distributed platforms across multiple geographic regions.
• Design and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure for large-scale applications.
• Build and manage Helm charts for efficient and repeatable deployments.
• Monitor system health using Grafana dashboards and metrics; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability through automation and best practices.
• Handle large-scale deployments and improve infrastructure for growth.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth CI/CD and production readiness.
• Implement observability, alerting, and incident response processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Write and maintain run books for incident response.

Skills

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Helm charts

Bash scripting

CI/CD

Observability

Golang

Python

Distributed systems

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Loki

Jenkins/GitLab CI

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 looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team and help build, deploy, scale, and operate highly reliable distributed systems. You will play a key role in deploying and managing platforms across multiple regions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, manage, and scale distributed platforms across multiple geographic regions
• Design and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure for large-scale applications
• Build and manage Helm charts for efficient and repeatable deployments
• Monitor system health using Grafana dashboards and metrics; proactively identify and resolve issues
• Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability through automation and best practices
• Handle large-scale deployments and improve infrastructure for growth
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth CI/CD and production readiness
• Implement observability, alerting, and incident response processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Write and maintain run books for incident response

Required Qualifications:

• 4–5 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with Kubernetes in production environments
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, git…)
• Strong experience with AWS (eks, vpc, s3, ecr, iam role etc)
• Solid experience with Helm charts for application deployment
• Strong experience in bash scripting and tooling
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and high‑availability architectures
• Strong understanding of containerization, micro‑services, and cloud‑native ecosystems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Good debugging and problem‑solving skills in production environments

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Golang, Python
• Experience building and managing Grafana dashboards and metrics
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Loki, etc.)
• Experience with multi‑region deployments and global infrastructure

Why Proofpoint?

• 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 is an equal opportunity employer

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.

About Proofpoint

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. 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.