Senior Security Engineer

Experis Technology Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join the Security Operations team, focusing on email security, vulnerability management, and incident response.

The role involves administering Proofpoint platforms (PPS, TAP, TRAP) and supporting policy configuration and threat remediation. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in cybersecurity operations, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, email security, vulnerability management, or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint solutions such as PPS, TAP, TRAP, DLP, URL Defense, and Attachment Defense.
• Experience with phishing analysis and email threat campaigns, malware indicators, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Proofpoint email security platforms and related controls.
• Monitor email security health and investigate phishing or malicious email alerts.
• Configure and maintain email security policies including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and encryption.
• Support vulnerability management activities including scan reviews, risk prioritization, and remediation tracking.
• Assist in incident response by analyzing alerts, gathering evidence, and documenting outcomes.

Skills

5–8 years cybersecurity experience

Email security

Proofpoint expertise

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Phishing analysis

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Proofpoint PPS

Proofpoint TAP

Proofpoint TRAP

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

Wiz

Job description

Our client, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be part of the Security Operations team supporting email security, vulnerability management, and incident response efforts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Security Engineer – Proofpoint / Vulnerability Management

Location: Remote work, United States, New Jersey

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Administer and support Proofpoint email security platforms, including PPS, TAP, TRAP, URL Defense, Attachment Defense, and related email protection controls.
• Monitor email security health, investigate phishing or malicious email alerts, and support remediation of email-based threats.
• Configure and maintain email security policies such as spam filtering, impersonation protection, DLP, encryption, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
• Support Vulnerability Management activities including scan review, vulnerability validation, risk prioritization, remediation tracking, and SLA follow-up.
• Assist in Incident Response activities by analyzing alerts, gathering evidence, supporting containment, and documenting incident outcomes.

What's Needed?

• 5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, email security, vulnerability management, or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint solutions such as PPS, TAP, TRAP, DLP, URL Defense, and Attachment Defense.
• Working knowledge of phishing analysis, email threat campaigns, malware indicators, and malicious payload investigation.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of CVE, CVSS, remediation prioritization, patching workflows, and risk-based vulnerability management.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work remotely with a dynamic cybersecurity team.
• Engage in impactful security operations and incident response activities.
• Gain exposure to leading security tools and platforms.
• Collaborate with diverse and talented professionals in the cybersecurity field.
• Contribute to the protection of critical information assets and infrastructure.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay