Proofpoint Email Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Expertise

Project overview

Unleash the Power of Cyber Defense — Drive Innovation in Email Security for a Safer Digital Future!

Krakow/Warsaw -based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 days remote per week).

As a Proofpoint Email Security Engineer, you will be working for our client, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions. Your role will focus on implementing and managing cutting-edge email security systems to protect the organization from threats like malware, phishing, and social engineering. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of enterprise cybersecurity and advancing your career through innovative challenges.

Responsibilities

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Configure, deploy, and optimize Proofpoint email security solutions to ensure maximum threat mitigation.
• Manage security policies and conduct threat analyses to prevent malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed email security practices into organizational processes.
• Monitor and respond promptly to email security incidents, minimizing impact.
• Evaluate new email security technologies and recommend improvements.
• Build and sustain vendor relationships and leverage their tools for threat intelligence and defense.
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and reports on email security performance and threats.
• Support the development of team capabilities through knowledge sharing and best practice implementation.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on email security systems.
• Deep understanding of SMTP, SMTP Auth, and email infrastructure.
• Practical experience with Proofpoint or similar email security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of threat prevention techniques and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud-based email systems and architectures, including Exchange Online.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects in highly regulated, multinational environments.
• Ability to analyze, resolve technical issues, and implement strategic solutions.

Nice to have

Language required for the role:

Eligibility to work in the European Union:

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• Certification in cybersecurity or email security (e.g., CEH, CISSP, Proofpoint certifications).
• Experience with data classification, encryption, and data discovery tools.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks, standards, and best practices in cybersecurity.
• Fluent English communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Europe will be considered for this role.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Krakow, PL
• Rate: 23-450 EUR/h