Senior Sales Engineer - Tennessee job opportunity at Proofpoint.



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Proofpoint Senior Sales Engineer - Tennessee
Experience: 6-years
Pattern: full-time
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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 Job Description The Senior Sales Engineer is the Technical Lead for the Proofpoint Pre-Sales process, including: Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects in person, 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 Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape Senior level duties Mentoring new team members in multiple areas including Proofpoint products, sales process, and relationship management with both customers and account managers Develop and deliver training presentations to peers, account managers, and other teams within Proofpoint Contribute across all corporate communication channels, write and help upkeep internal documentation and training Help develop solutions to common challenges and establish processes within the local team, department, and across the sales engineering organization Job Requirements: 6+ years of hands on technical experience, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer or senior level product support, preferably in the cyber-security industry Proven track record developing and maintaining customer relationships through in person meetings, ideally in a local territory Experience working with large (Enterprise) clients/organizations Self-starter and ability to own and drive initiatives History of conducting large-scale assessments and/or evaluations, including managing expectations, deliverables, and complex systems as well as the teams that support them Comfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams including technical staff through 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 Exchange, G-Suite, Lotus Domino  or  working knowledge of SMTP Additional skills that are added bonuses include: Directory Services and protocols such as AD, Azure AD, LDAP, iDP (identity providers) 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, or equivalent experience Travel Required in this role 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .   How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

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