Senior Professional Services Consultant - Data Security

101 Proofpoint, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Wellbeing days

Volunteer days

Work from Anywhere option

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Professional Services Consultant to oversee implementations and consultative engagements across Proofpoint Data Security products, including DLP, CASB, and DSPM. You will drive successful service delivery and customer outcomes, working with IT and security leaders to map solutions to business needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, executive communication, and managing complex multi-project engagements across industries in the US,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in a customer-facing role.
• 8+ years of experience in IT consulting or related fields.
• Familiarity with data security domains: Insider Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, DSPM, ITD.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to assess operations and gather requirements; design optimized Proofpoint solutions.
• Provide strategic program design to identify, protect, monitor, and manage sensitive data and users.
• Collaborate with Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product teams to resolve customer concerns and escalations.
• Partner with sales to ensure customer needs are met and satisfaction remains high.
• Present updates to management, highlighting risks, challenges, and solutions.

Skills

Client-facing experience

IT consulting

Data security

Executive communication

Project management

English proficiency

Tools

Active Directory (GPO)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DLP technologies (Microsoft, Symantec)

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

The Role

The Senior Professional Services Consultant will oversee implementations and consultative engagements for the Proofpoint Data Security products, including: Endpoint DLP Insider Threat Management (ITM) SaaS Email DLP Cloud Application Security Broker (CASB) SaaS Isolation & Adaptive Access Control (AAC) Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Insider Threat Detection (ITD) ITM On-Premises Proofpoint Isolation

This individual will develop new services, implement best practices, and assist in customer escalations as needed. The ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to ensure successful service delivery and customer success, along with experience in third-party DLP solutions (Microsoft and Symantec) to support migrations to the Proofpoint Data Security Posture Platform.

Proofpoint Consultants are service delivery experts who align client business priorities with data protection strategies. As subject matter experts in information security models, best practices, and operational strategies, they reduce client risk by mapping technology to organizational processes and resources. This is a critical, highly visible role supporting several of Proofpoint’s top accounts. The Consultant must be confident working with technical resources, analysts, project sponsors, and executive stakeholders, delivering strong communication through product deliverables, meetings, workshops, and briefings.

The role also requires the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders to develop technical and business requirements for custom data security programs.

Your Day-to-Day Scope

• engagements by assessing client operations and business processes, gathering requirements, and recommending optimized Proofpoint solutions
• Provide strategic program design solutions to help clients identify, protect, monitor, and manage sensitive data and users
• Collaborate with Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product teams to resolve customer concerns and escalations
• Partner with the sales organization to ensure customer needs are met and satisfaction remains high
• Present updates to management, highlighting risks, challenges, and proposed solutions

What You Bring to the Team

• 8+ years of industry experience in a customer-facing role
• 8+ years of experience in IT consulting or related fields
• Familiarity with data security domains, including: Insider Threat Management Endpoint Security Cloud Security Data Security Posture Management Identity Threat Detection
• Strong executive-level communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven commitment to exceptional client service, both in-person and virtually
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through completion
• Demonstrated experience identifying and mitigating escalations
• Strong English proficiency for both technical and non-technical communication

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Active Directory (GPO management)
• Experience with identity security tools and knowledge of identity-centric indicators of compromise and deception-based detection
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
  
• Basic understanding of Linux infrastructure
• Exposure to Microsoft or Symantec DLP solutions

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

Compensation and Pay Transparency

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: 123,200.00 - 193,600.00 USD
• California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 102,300.00 - 160,820.00 USD
• All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 92,100.00 - 144,705.00 USD

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 Awards

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Building Community

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.