Compliance Consultant - Data Security
Proofpoint
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Job summary
Proofpoint is seeking a skilled Information Protection and Compliance consultant to lead implementations of the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite across large enterprise clients. You will partner with business leaders and technical teams to translate objectives into product configurations, testing, monitoring, and knowledge transfer.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in professional services, deep knowledge of Information Protection and compliance, and strong project management with
Qualifications
- 5+ years in Professional Services Consulting or similar role, preferably focused on Data Loss Prevention.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Information Protection and Compliance.
- Technical experience configuring dictionaries, regular expressions (RegEx), and detector-based logic.
- Experience with Proofpoint Email DLP, Cloud DLP, Endpoint DLP, DSPM, and AEDLP.
- Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present and explain technology to both senior business executives and technically oriented audiences.
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers to understand organizational structure and workflows as a trusted advisor.
- Lead complex implementations meeting Information Protection security and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Sales, Product) and external partners to align on customer needs.
- Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and project success.
- Mentor team members to strengthen technical knowledge and customer management skills.
- Lead DLP investigations, build playbooks, and coach analysts for strategic accounts.
- Configure and support Proofpoint Information Protection technologies (DLP suite, DSPM, AEDLP).
- Document best practices, templates, and architectures for the managed services team.
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Job description
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.
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.
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
This opportunity is for a candidate who is passionate about Information Protection and Compliance and has a deep understanding of how to leverage the Proofpoint Information Protection suite to meet compliance control objectives.
This role requires partnering with both business leaders and technical teams within large enterprise organizations to strengthen information protection and compliance programs. The successful candidate will lead ongoing implementations of the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite, guiding customers through the full implementation lifecycle—from understanding business objectives and recommending product configurations to testing, monitoring, and knowledge transfer.
The ideal candidate is organized, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrates strong leadership, and brings experience with Proofpoint Information Protection and compliance solutions. This individual must be proactive, possess strong project management skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple customer engagements simultaneously, and take ownership and accountability for successful customer outcomes.
- Engage with customers to understand their organizational structure and workflows in order to become a trusted advisor.
- Lead complex implementations while working alongside customers to meet their Information Protection security and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Engineering, Sales, and Product Management, as well as external partners to ensure customer requirements are understood and tracked.
- Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of customer issues and successful project completion.
- Mentor other PCMS team members to strengthen their technical knowledge, project management, and customer management skills.
- Lead complex DLP and Data Exfiltration investigations, build playbooks, and coach analysts supporting strategic accounts.
- Configure and support data protection technologies including Proofpoint Email DLP, Cloud DLP, Endpoint DLP, DSPM, and AEDLP.
- Define and document best practices, processes, templates, and architectures for use by the managed services team.
- Leverage prior experience to share best practices and develop creative solutions that maximize the value of Proofpoint Information Protection products.
- 5+ years of industry experience in a Professional Services Consulting or similar role, preferably focused on Data Loss Prevention.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Information Protection and Compliance.
- Technical experience configuring dictionaries, regular expressions (RegEx), and detector-based logic.
- Experience with Proofpoint Email DLP, Cloud DLP, Endpoint DLP, DSPM, and AEDLP.
- Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present and explain technology to both senior business executives and highly technical audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Fortune 500 or other large enterprise customers.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or higher in a related field.
- Strong knowledge of writing and interpreting Regular Expressions (RegEx).
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 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com.
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 32.60 - 47.81 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska
Base Pay Range 25.67 - 37.65 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above
Base Pay Range 24.71 - 36.23 USD
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