Professional Services Consultant - Data Security

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

Company Overview

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to :

Build and enhance our proven security platform

Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role

The Professional Services Consultant will oversee implementations and consultative engagements for the Proofpoint Data Security products. This includes Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Insider Threat Management (ITM) On-Premise and SaaS, Email DLP, Endpoint DLP, Cloud Application Security Broker (CASB), SaaS Isolation & Adaptive Access Control (AAC), and Proofpoint Isolation. This individual will develop new services, implement best practices, and assist in customer escalations as needed. The ideal candidate has the demonstrated ability to ensure successful service delivery and customer success as well as third party DLP solutions (Microsoft + Symantec DLP offerings) to support migrating legacy solutions to the Proofpoint Data Security Posture Platform.

Proofpoint’s Consultants are service delivery experts who manage and align client business priorities with data protection strategies. As subject matter experts on a wide spectrum of information security models, best practices, and operational strategies, our Consultants reduce clients’ security risk by mapping technology to organizational processes and resources. This role is challenged with delivering innovative ideas and solutions that derive measurable results.

This is a critical and visible role as it involves support for several of Proofpoint’s top accounts. The Consultant must be confident in working with technical resources, analysts, project sponsors, and executive levels to provide excellent service delivery and communication which includes product deliverables, conducting conference calls / meetings, consulting process reviews / workshops, and briefings. The position requires the ability to work with non-technical managers and executives to develop technical and business requirements for their company’s custom data security program.

Your day-to-day

Thoroughly scope engagements through assessing the client’s operations and business processes, gathering key business and functional requirements, and making recommendations to optimize Proofpoint technologies.

Provide strategic program design solutions that allow clients to identify, protect, monitor, and manage their most protected data, and people.

Work with the broader Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product teams to address customer concerns and manage escalations.

Work closely with your corresponding sales organization to ensure customer needs are met and customer satisfaction continues to rank high.

Present updates to management identifying risks, challenges, and proposed solutions.

What you bring to the team

4+ years industry experience in a customer-facing role

4+ years of experience in IT consulting or related fields.

Familiarity with Data Security : Data Security Posture Management, Insider Threat Management, Endpoint Security, and / or Cloud Security concepts.

Proficiency in Windows Server environment; experience with web infrastructure components like IIS and MS SQL is advantageous.

Basic understanding of Linux infrastructure.

Exposure to Microsoft or Symantec DLP solutions is desirable.

Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail.

Commitment to delivering exceptional client service, with the confidence to engage in-person and virtually.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through to completion.

English proficiency in both technical and non-technical communication is required. Technical Spanish speaking skills are desirable.

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!

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

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!