Security Solution Engineer I

Proofpoint; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,600 - 136,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Wellness and community outreach days

Global collaboration

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Security Solutions Engineer to strengthen customer IT security in a hands-on, customer-facing role. You will implement and optimize DLP and CASB solutions, act as a trusted advisor, and ensure health and performance of security deployments across enterprise environments.

As SME, you’ll collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams, configure policies, troubleshoot complex issues, and help customers maximize value from Proofpoint investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with DLP technologies (Proofpoint, Symantec, McAfee/Trellix, Forcepoint) and/or CASB solutions (Proofpoint, CloudSOC/Elastica, Skyhigh, Netskope).
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts, technical support and systems administration, Windows Server and Unix/Linux administration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME for DLP and CASB, guiding customers and internal teams.
• Lead troubleshooting for customer environments, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and break/fix scenarios.
• Design, configure, and optimize DLP and CASB policies and detection logic.
• Collaborate with program analysts and fellow SSEs to develop and tune customer security solutions.
• Ensure systems are scalable to support future customer growth.
• Escalate complex technical issues through internal and vendor channels.
• Document activities and manage projects using CRM and case management systems.
• Review and validate change requests for accuracy and successful implementation.

Skills

DLP

CASB

Enterprise networking

Windows admin

Unix/Linux admin

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Customer-first

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Proofpoint

Symantec/McAfee/Trellix/Forcepoint DLP

CloudSOC/Elastica/Skyhigh/Netskope CASB

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 Security Solutions Engineer (SSE) is a seasoned information security professional responsible for strengthening the security posture of customer IT environments. In this customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring the health, performance, and optimization of critical security solutions while helping customers maximize the value of their investments.

As a technical subject matter expert, you will manage the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technologies such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). You'll collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize security policies, and deliver innovative solutions that protect critical business assets.

This role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for solving complex security challenges in dynamic enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DLP and CASB technologies, providing guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for customer environments, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and break/fix scenarios.
• Design, configure, and optimize DLP and CASB policies and detection logic to improve customer security posture.
• Collaborate with Program Analysts and fellow Security Solutions Engineers to develop and tune customer security solutions.
• Ensure systems are optimally configured and scalable to support future customer growth.
• Escalate complex technical issues through established internal and vendor support channels.
• Document activities and manage projects using internal CRM and case management systems.
• Review and validate change requests to ensure accuracy and successful implementation.
• Support team objectives by helping achieve customer Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, providing after-hours and weekend support as required.
• Maintain flexibility to support customer needs and business priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies, including platforms such as Proofpoint, Symantec, McAfee/Trellix, or Forcepoint, and/or Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions including Proofpoint, CloudSOC/Elastica, Skyhigh, or Netskope.
• Strong understanding of
  • Enterprise networking concepts
  • Technical support and systems administration
  • Windows Server administration
  • Unix/Linux administration
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and a customer-first approach.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges through creative and innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting web proxy or secure email gateway technologies.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle databases.
• Knowledge of regular expressions (Regex).
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, or Java.
• Vendor certifications related to supported technologies.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Network+, or equivalent.

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

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].

Base Pay Ranges

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range 92,800.00 - 136,070.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska

Base Pay Range 75,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above

Base Pay Range 68,600.00 - 100,650.00 USD