Associate Triage Analyst

Proofpoint; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career success on your terms

Flexible work environment

Wellness and community days

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking an Associate Triage Analyst in Colorado to support alert triage and operational checks for PCMS customers. The role involves monitoring events, escalating incidents via approved paths, and supporting reporting for internal teams and customers.

You will work within Proofpoint’s ISMS framework and participate in information security training. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities to grow within a global cybersecurity leader.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data from within a large data set.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, as well as the entire Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring of events for Proofpoint's PCMS customers.
• Escalate all necessary events to clients via approved escalation paths.
• Assist customers and internal teams with metrics and reporting from the security platforms.
• Assist with the improvement of monitoring and alerting for Proofpoint PCMS clients.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Colorado

Full time

R14848

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

The Role and the Team

Proofpoint’s People Centric Managed Services (PCMS) is looking for an Associate Triage Analyst to support alert triage and operational checks for supported systems.

Proofpoint PCMS is responsible for information protection that provides unmatched visibility into data risk by analyzing content, behavior, and threats from a cloud-native console, stopping data loss while saving time and operational cost.

The Associate Triage Analyst (ATA) will be responsible for assisting with the monitoring of events for Proofpoint's PCMS customers and escalating all necessary events to the customers via approved escalation paths. TA’s will assist with reporting in support of internal teams and our customers.

Ensure all tasks performed adhere to the company’s ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). This includes participation in annual information and network security training and acceptance of spot checks on an ad hoc basis to guarantee that Proofpoint is constantly improving upon the organization’s ISMS.

Each member of our team must understand the importance of the ISMS and the subsequent handling of client data.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for assisting with the monitoring of events for Proofpoint's PCMS customers.
• Responsible for escalating all necessary events to clients via approved escalation paths.
• Responsible for assisting customers and internal teams with metrics and reporting from the security platforms.
• Responsible for assisting with the improvement of monitoring and alerting for Proofpoint PCMS clients.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data from within a large data set.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, as well as the entire Microsoft Office Suite.

This posting is anticipated to remain open until November 30th, 2026

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] .

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 23.56 - 32.42 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 17.40 - 23.90 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 17.40 - 23.90 USD

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.

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.