Senior Data Security Solutions Engineer

Proofpoint; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Global collaboration and networking

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in the Data Security Group to act as the trusted technical advisor throughout the pre-sales process. You will own complex security solutions, including Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk, and DSPM, guiding customers from discovery to production evaluation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Professional Services, and Product teams, and requires strong presentation and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years selling solutions as a Sales Engineer or related areas.
• Strong understanding of Data Security and Insider Risk areas.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• CISSP or similar industry certification preferred.
• Travel required in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Proofpoint pre-sales as the Technical Lead for deployment and evaluation.
• Drive customer satisfaction and develop targeted account strategies.
• Present and articulate complex People-Centric Security solutions to customers.
• Collaborate with Professional Services, Support, Engineering and Product teams.
• Develop training and internal documentation for the team.
• Support POC and production evaluations and post-sale engagement.

Skills

Sales Engineering

Data Security

Insider Risk

Customer Engagement

Technical Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

DLP Tools

CASB

Endpoint Security

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in the Data Security Group to act as the trusted technical advisor throughout the pre-sales process. You will own complex security solutions, including Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk, and DSPM, guiding customers from discovery to production evaluation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Professional Services, and Product teams, and requires strong presentation and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.