Senior Sales Engineer. Clackamas LilyLifestyle

Sales Engineer

As a Senior Sales Engineer, you will play a pivotal role as the Technical Lead during the Proofpoint Pre-Sales process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the sales team to devise and implement targeted strategies for penetrating key accounts.
• Establishing trust and rapport with customers and prospects, acting as their main technical contact throughout the engagement.
• Delivering engaging product demonstrations addressing contemporary cyber threats.
• Collaborating with customer and prospect security teams for technical discovery, planning, execution, and concluding Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations.
• Designing comprehensive People-Centric Security solutions that leverage the full Proofpoint portfolio.
• Assisting in professional services deployments and technical training while supporting industry seminars and trade shows.
• Providing insightful feedback and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering teams to enhance our solutions.
• Becoming an expert in Email Security Gateways, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the broader threat landscape.

• A minimum of 6 years of hands‑on technical experience in roles such as Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, or senior‑level product support, ideally within the cybersecurity sector.
• A proven ability to cultivate and maintain customer relationships through face‑to‑face interactions, preferably within a local territory.
• Experience working with large enterprises or organizations.
• A self‑starter attitude with the capability to lead and drive initiatives.
• A history of managing large‑scale assessments and evaluations, including managing expectations, deliverables, and complex systems alongside supporting teams.
• Confidence in presenting to both technical teams and C‑suite executives.
• Familiarity with Enterprise or Cloud Security, encompassing cloud/SaaS platforms, messaging, data, network, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP‑related cybersecurity.
• Valuable experience in selling and positioning platforms.
• Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets is highly preferred:
  • Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring.
  • IT security, vulnerability or risk assessments, and policy enforcement.
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance, and privacy.
  • Enterprise email solutions like Exchange, G‑Suite, Lotus Domino, or a sound knowledge of SMTP.
• Additional valued skills include:
  • Knowledge of Directory Services and protocols such as AD, Azure AD, LDAP, and iDP.
  • Experience with email authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
  • Understanding of networking and protocols including SMTP, DNS, LDAP, HTTP, etc.
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE and/or NIST.
• A consultative approach to problem‑solving and a strong desire to transition into a sales‑focused role.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Capable of working independently, adapting quickly, and maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, presentations, and organizational abilities are essential.
• Relevant cybersecurity or cloud security certifications, such as CISSP, are appreciated.
• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the role.

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career is supported by a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth tailored to your goals.
• A flexible work environment.
• Dedicated wellness and community outreach days.
• Consistent recognition for your contributions.
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities.

Our culture is built on values that encourage belonging, empower a sense of purpose, and drive success every day. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to

If you’re interested, submit your application along with any additional information you deem relevant—we look forward to hearing from you!