The Role
The members of our Sales Engineering team are highly valued business partners that play a critical role in our sales process every single day. As an Inside Sales Engineer working with Commercial accounts, you will become a trusted advisor to our Account Managers and Channel Partners, as well as our current and future customers. You will help deliver People‑Centric solutions that protect against today’s cyber threats and guide customers through product demonstrations and proof‑of‑concepts.
Your day‑to‑day
* Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
* Design and champion complex People‑Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
* Occasionally assist in professional services deployments, technical training, and present or attend industry seminars or trade shows
* Provide valuable customer insights and real‑world experiences to Product Management, Marketing, and Product Development teams
* Work with our Channel team to support and enable Distributors and Resellers
* Become an expert in Email Security, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, DLP, and the threat landscape
* Occasional travel required
What You Bring To The Team
* Proven hands‑on experience, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, or senior‑level product support, preferably related to the cyber‑security industry
* Experience in secure messaging, data security, network security, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP‑related cybersecurity desirable
* Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills
* Fluent Italian and English; additional languages are a plus
* Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets are recommended:
o Enterprise email solutions such as Exchange, O365, G‑Suite, Lotus Domino, or working knowledge of SMTP
o IT security related areas such as Vulnerability and Risk Management, Security Operations, or Incident Response
o Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance, and data privacy
o Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring
o Cloud computing infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Nice to have
* Directory Services and protocols such as Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, iDP (identity providers)
* Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
* Networking and protocols such as DNS, LDAP, HTTP
* Experience with security standards and frameworks such as ISO, MITRE, and/or NIST
* CISSP, CCSP or other industry certifications are beneficial
In addition, if you have a consultative approach to problem solving and/or want to pivot your career toward a sales direction, and if you thrive in fast‑paced, high‑energy environments with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly while maintaining a positive attitude, we would love to speak to you!
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
* 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.
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