Staff Security Engineer - Threat Defense & Automation

Overview

About Us : We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. We serve half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, and are 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.

How We Work : At Proofpoint, youll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values : Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

About Proofpoint : We are committed to protecting organizations and individuals from cyber threats through innovative security solutions. Our mission is to safeguard our customers from advanced threats, phishing attacks, and data breaches with cutting-edge technology and a global team of security experts.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Security Engineer to join our global security team in Sunnyvale, CA and Draper, UT. This is a critical role within our Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), responsible for managing and responding to security incidents across our global operations. You will serve as an escalation point for our 24 / 7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and play a key role in the automation, orchestration, and enhancement of our security incident response capabilities. This position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a role where you can actively defend against cyber threats, conduct threat hunting, and drive security automation, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Response & Escalation : Act as the Level 3 escalation point for high-severity security incidents within the global 24 / 7 SOC. Lead complex investigations into advanced cyber threats, including malware outbreaks, targeted attacks, and persistent threats. Provide expert-level guidance on containment, mitigation, and remediation strategies.
• Threat Hunting & Threat Assessment : Proactively hunt for hidden threats within enterprise networks using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics. Develop and refine threat detection rules to improve SOC visibility. Assess emerging threats and provide actionable recommendations to enhance security posture.
• Security Automation & Orchestration : Design and implement automated workflows to enhance security event triage and response. Leverage SOAR platforms to streamline incident response. Work with SIEM tools to optimize log ingestion and alerting mechanisms.
• Security Tooling & Continuous Improvement : Collaborate with security architects and engineers to enhance detection and response capabilities. Perform root cause analysis on security incidents and recommend improvements to security controls. Stay updated on industry best practices and evolving attack techniques to ensure effective defenses.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. Were a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly culture-add, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and / or equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and pay varies by location. The actual offer will be based on the candidates knowledge, skills, and experience.

Compensation

Base Pay Ranges :

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area : 182,175.00 - 267,190.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area) and other listed states : 146,550.00 - 214,940.00 USD

All other cities and states : 132,975.00 - 195,030.00 USD

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