What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Professional Services Consultant - Data Security position at Proofpoint?
About Us
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work
At Proofpoint you’ll 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
The Role
The Senior Professional Services Consultant will oversee implementations and consultative engagements for the Proofpoint Data Security products, including
The ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to ensure successful service delivery and customer success, along with experience in third-party DLP solutions (Microsoft and Symantec) to support migrations to the Proofpoint Data Security Posture Platform.
Proofpoint Consultants are service delivery experts who align client business priorities with data protection strategies. As subject matter experts in information security models, best practices, and operational strategies, they reduce client risk by mapping technology to organizational processes and resources.
This is a critical, highly visible role supporting several of Proofpoint’s top accounts. The Consultant must be confident working with technical resources, analysts, project sponsors, and executive stakeholders, delivering strong communication through product deliverables, meetings, workshops, and briefings.
The role also requires the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders to develop technical and business requirements for custom data security programs.
Your Day-to-Day
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How To Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range 123,200.00 - 193,600.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska
Base Pay Range 102,300.00 - 160,820.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above
Base Pay Range 92,100.00 - 144,705.00 USD
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work
At Proofpoint you’ll 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
The Role
The Senior Professional Services Consultant will oversee implementations and consultative engagements for the Proofpoint Data Security products, including
- Endpoint DLP
- Insider Threat Management (ITM) SaaS
- Email DLP
- Cloud Application Security Broker (CASB)
- SaaS Isolation & Adaptive Access Control (AAC)
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
- Insider Threat Detection (ITD)
- ITM On-Premises
- Proofpoint Isolation
The ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to ensure successful service delivery and customer success, along with experience in third-party DLP solutions (Microsoft and Symantec) to support migrations to the Proofpoint Data Security Posture Platform.
Proofpoint Consultants are service delivery experts who align client business priorities with data protection strategies. As subject matter experts in information security models, best practices, and operational strategies, they reduce client risk by mapping technology to organizational processes and resources.
This is a critical, highly visible role supporting several of Proofpoint’s top accounts. The Consultant must be confident working with technical resources, analysts, project sponsors, and executive stakeholders, delivering strong communication through product deliverables, meetings, workshops, and briefings.
The role also requires the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders to develop technical and business requirements for custom data security programs.
Your Day-to-Day
- Scope engagements by assessing client operations and business processes, gathering requirements, and recommending optimized Proofpoint solutions
- Provide strategic program design solutions to help clients identify, protect, monitor, and manage sensitive data and users
- Collaborate with Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product teams to resolve customer concerns and escalations
- Partner with the sales organization to ensure customer needs are met and satisfaction remains high
- Present updates to management, highlighting risks, challenges, and proposed solutions
- 8 years of industry experience in a customer-facing role
- 8 years of experience in IT consulting or related fields
- Familiarity with data security domains, including Insider Threat ManagementEndpoint SecurityCloud SecurityData Security Posture ManagementIdentity Threat Detection
- Strong executive-level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Proven commitment to exceptional client service, both in-person and virtually
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through completion
- Demonstrated experience identifying and mitigating escalations
- Strong English proficiency for both technical and non-technical communication
- Proficiency in Active Directory (GPO management)
- Experience with identity security tools and knowledge of identity-centric indicators of compromise and deception-based detection
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Basic understanding of Linux infrastructure
- Exposure to Microsoft or Symantec DLP solutions
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How To Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range 123,200.00 - 193,600.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska
Base Pay Range 102,300.00 - 160,820.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above
Base Pay Range 92,100.00 - 144,705.00 USD