ProofPoint Email Security Engineer
Our Multi-national client are looking to onboard an Email Security Engineer with strong skills within Proofpoint to support their implementation across the business from an engineering and support capacity. This is a 3 month rolling contract operating INSIDE IR35 and will be requiring 2 days per week in the London office so candidates must be able to commute.
Responsibilities
1. Administer, configure, and maintain the Proofpoint Enterprise Protection platform.
2. Develop, implement, and fine-tune email security policies, rules, and filters within the Proofpoint console to minimise false positives.
3. Perform regular health checks and performance tuning of the Proofpoint environment.
4. Investigate and respond to email security incidents, including phishing attacks, business email compromise attempts, and malware delivery.
5. Generate regular reports on email security posture, threat trends, and Proofpoint effectiveness.
Essential Skills
6. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an email security-focused role, with a strong emphasis on Proofpoint.
7. Expert-level proficiency in administering and configuring the Proofpoint email security platform.
8. In-depth knowledge of common email-borne threats and attack techniques including phishing, spoofing, malware, and ransomware.
9. Experience in the following Proofpoint modules;
10. Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PEP): Email filtering, anti-spam, anti-virus, policy management.
11. Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP): URL Defence, Attachment Defence, Email Warning Tags.
12. Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense (EFD): DMARC, DKIM, SPF implementation and monitoring.
13. Experience with other Proofpoint modules (, TRAP, PPS, PDR, Cloudmark) is a significant advantage
Additional Skills & Qualifications
14. Relevant industry certifications such as Proofpoint Certified Security Professional, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP.
15. Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell and Python for automation.
16. Understanding of cloud security principles, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace email security features.
Location
London, UK
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