Proofpoint SME

Role:
Proofpoint SME

Location:

Wokingham, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months

• Serve as the primary SME for the Proofpoint platform and related email security technologies.
• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Proofpoint solutions, including:
  • Proofpoint Email Protection (PEP)
  • Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP)
  • Proofpoint Threat Response Auto-Pull (TRAP)
  • Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense (EFD)
  • Proofpoint Information Protection/DLP
• Manage email security policies, spam filtering, malware protection, and threat detection rules.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to email-based security incidents.
• Configure and maintain email authentication protocols:
• SPF
• DKIM
• DMARC
• Conduct threat analysis and provide recommendations to enhance email security posture.
• Perform platform upgrades, health checks, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with SOC, Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 teams on security initiatives.
• Develop operational procedures, knowledge articles, and technical documentation.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and security reviews.
• Provide L3/L4 technical support and mentor junior security engineers.

• 8+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Messaging Security, or Enterprise Security Administration.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience with Proofpoint solutions.

• Email Security
• Anti-Phishing Controls
• Email Gateway Technologies
• Threat Intelligence
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Microsoft 365/Exchange Online
• Exchange Server
• SMTP Routing
• Mail Flow Architecture
• Hands‑on knowledge of SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and email fraud prevention.
• Experience in security incident investigation and remediation.
• Strong understanding of malware analysis and advanced email threats.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
• Knowledge of Scripting/automation using Power Shell or Python is desirable.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Incident management and problem-solving capability.
  
  Ability to work in a high-pressure operational environment.
• Excellent documentation and knowledge-sharing skills.

SC Cleared or SC Eligible (preferred for customers supporting Critical National Infrastructure, Utilities, or Government programs)