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EMail Security-Proofpoint
Diverse Lynx India
Location not stated
Manager or above
1 month ago
- DLP
- Threat Intelligence
- triage
- SIEM
- Splunk
- IAM
- Incident Response
- PowerShell
- Python
- CEH
- CISSP
- Exchange Online
1 month ago
| Description: Job Summary: We are looking for a Proofpoint Security Engineer/Analyst with strong expertise in Email Security, Threat Protection, and DLP. The role involves managing and optimizing Proofpoint solutions to protect against phishing, malware, and data leakage, while ensuring compliance and governance. Key Responsibilities: Proofpoint Email Security Operations Administer and manage Proofpoint Email Protection (PEP) platform Monitor and analyze email threats (phishing, malware, spam, BEC attacks) Configure and fine-tune email filtering policies, anti-spam, and anti-malware rules Investigate and respond to email security incidents and alerts Threat Protection & Monitoring Work with Proofpoint TAP (Targeted Attack Protection) for advanced threat detection Analyze URL defense, attachment sandboxing, and threat intelligence feeds Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and remediation actions Track emerging threats and update detection mechanisms accordingly Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Implement and manage Proofpoint DLP policies (email-based data protection) Define policies for sensitive data (PII, PCI, financial data) Monitor and respond to data leakage incidents via email channels Collaborate with business teams to classify and protect critical data Email Security Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and regulatory standards Support audit requirements with reports, logs, and policy evidence Maintain documentation of email security controls and processes Platform Configuration & Optimization Configure email routing, encryption (Proofpoint Encryption), and secure relay Perform policy tuning to reduce false positives/negatives Manage user awareness features (phishing simulation, training integrations) Integration & Automation Integrate Proofpoint with SIEM/SOAR tools (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Automate alert handling and response workflows Collaborate with broader SOC and IAM teams Stakeholder Management Work closely with IT, Security, and Business stakeholders Provide SME guidance on email security posture and improvements Support onboarding of new domains/users into Proofpoint Required Skills: Hands-on experience with Proofpoint Email Protection (PEP) Exposure to Proofpoint TAP, TRAP (Threat Response Auto-Pull), and DLP Strong understanding of email security concepts (SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) Experience in incident response and threat analysis (phishing, BEC) Knowledge of data protection and DLP policy frameworks Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) Basic scripting (PowerShell/Python) is a plus Preferred Skills: Experience in SOC L2/L3 operations Certifications in Proofpoint / Cyber Security (CEH, CISSP, Security+) Experience in Banking/Financial services domain Exposure to cloud email platforms (Microsoft 365, Exchange Online) Soft Skills: Strong analytical and investigation skills Effective communication and reporting Ability to work in 24x7 SOC / 12x5 model Proactive approach to threat mitigation Key Deliverables: Improved protection against phishing and email-based attacks Effective DLP enforcement with reduced data leakage incidents Reduced false positives and optimized policy efficiency Timely incident response and reporting |
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TELANGANA | HYDERABAD | ||
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KRNK | MYSORE | ||
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7+ | ||
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ProofPoint | ||
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NA | ||
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Cybersecurity, Banking & Financial Services | ||
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7+ years | ||
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Hybrid | ||
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Others |
Location- Hyderabad/Bangalore
Yrs of Exp-7+Yrs
EMail Security-Proofpoint · Diverse Lynx India