Senior Sales Engineer - Tennessee

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity, driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you will be the Technical Lead for the Proofpoint Pre-Sales process, including developing and executing targeted account penetration strategies, delivering compelling product demonstrations, and working closely with customer/prospect security staff for technical discovery, planning, execution, and wrap-up of Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on technical experience
• Proven track record developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Experience working with large (Enterprise) clients/organizations
• Self-starter and ability to own and drive initiatives
• History of conducting large-scale assessments and/or evaluations
• Comfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams
• Experience in Enterprise or Cloud Security
• Experience selling and positioning a platform is highly valued
• Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets: 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
• Additional skills that are added bonuses include: Directory Services and protocols, Email authentication, Networking and protocols, Experience with frameworks such as MITRE and/or NIST
• CISSP or other relevant cyber-security and/or cloud security certifications are valued
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities