Senior Sales Engineer, India

Proofpoint; India (PA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Wellness days

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to be a trusted advisor to account managers and customers. You will deliver People‑Centric security solutions, perform product demos, and guide POC and production evaluations to solve today's cyber threats.

You will travel interstate as needed and collaborate with security staff to uncover technical requirements and showcase Proofpoint’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Experience in enterprise or cloud security including SaaS platforms.
• Ability to present to individuals and teams including C‑suite.
• Exposure to frameworks such as MITRE and/or NIST is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with enterprise sales to develop penetration strategies.
• Be main technical contact for customers throughout the process.
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations addressing cyber threats.
• Plan and execute Proof‑of‑Concept and Production Evaluations.
• Champion complex People‑Centric Security solutions across the Proofpoint portfolio.

Skills

Sales engineering

Technical presentation

Cloud security

DLP & compliance

O365 / Exchange / GSuite

CISSP certification

Bachelor's degree

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

SMTP

Job description

India

Full time

R14402

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

At Proofpoint, the members of our Sales Engineering team are highly valued business partners that play a critical role in our sales process every single day.

As a Senior Sales Engineer you will be one of the most important members of the Proofpoint sales team. You will become a trusted advisor to both the Account Managers you are paired with, as well as our current and future customers. As a technical liaison and subject matter expert on all things Proofpoint, you will help to deliver People-Centric solutions that protect against today’s cyber threats.

You will get to develop and tell a compelling story that will excite your customer and have them eager to hear more. Your story may include product demonstrations, white-boarding sessions, mini-trainings, Lunch-n-Learns, Proof-of-Concept, Production Evaluations, all in pursuit of providing a solution to your customer that you will take pride in being a part of. It’s an exciting time to be at Proofpoint!

Your day-to-day

• Collaborate with the enterprise sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
• Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects, and be their main technical point of contact throughout the process
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations that address today’s most pressing cyber threats
• Work closely with customer/prospect security staff for technical discovery, as well as planning, execution and wrap up of Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations
• You will design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
• You may, occasionally, be called upon to assist in professional services deployments, technical training, and to present at or attend industry seminars and/or trade shows
• You will be able to provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams to help keep our solutions the best in the industry
• You will become an expert in Email Security Gateways, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Detection and Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape
• Willingness to regularly travel interstate

What you bring to the team

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, preferably in the cyber-security industry
• Collaborate with our sales teams and partners with high-touch pre-sales technical activity
• Self-starter and ability to own and drive initiativesComfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams including technical staff through to the C-suite
• You have experience in Enterprise or Cloud Security, including cloud/SaaS platforms, messaging, data, network, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP-related cybersecurity
• Experience selling and positioning a platform is highly valued
• Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets are recommended:
• Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring
• IT security, vulnerability or risk assessments, and policy enforcement
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance and privacy
• Enterprise email solutions such as O365, Exchange, G-Suite, Lotus Domino or working knowledge of SMTP
• You can thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment
• You can work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude
• Strong PowerPoint, presentation and organizational skills are a must
• CISSP or other relevant cyber-security and/or cloud security certifications are valued
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Additional skills that are added bonuses include

• Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Networking and protocols such as SMTP, DNS, LDAP, HTTP, etc.
• Experience with frameworks such as MITRE and/or NIST
• You have a background in consultative approach to solving problems and/or have a strong desire to pivot your career towards a sales direction
• You can thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment
• You can work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude
• Strong PowerPoint, presentation and organizational skills are a must
• CISSP or other relevant cyber-security and/or cloud security certifications are valued
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field.

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, 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.