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Senior Email Security Engineer

Resourcesoft, Inc.
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Job Requirements
  • 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering focusing on enterprise email protection.
  • Proficiency in Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) and advanced threat response orchestration.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and complex hybrid messaging infrastructure.
  • Experience with email authentication protocols including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC enforcement.
  • Experience in Proofpoint DLP, email encryption, and secure mail routing configuration.
  • Experience in integrating email security platforms with SIEM and SOAR tools like Splunk or Sentinel.
  • Exceptional communication skills for technical incident response and cross-departmental collaboration.
Job Responsibilities
  • Lead the architectural design and optimization of Proofpoint Email Protection and TAP platforms.
  • Secure hybrid Microsoft 365 and Exchange environments against phishing, malware, and BEC attacks.
  • Implement and manage global email authentication standards including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
  • Configure Proofpoint DLP and encryption rules to prevent sensitive data exfiltration.
  • Integrate email threat intelligence feeds with enterprise security tools like Splunk and CrowdStrike.
  • Execute root cause analysis and remediation strategies for advanced email-based security incidents.
  • Automate email security workflows to improve incident triage and threat containment efficiency.

Founded in 1999, Resourcesoft, Inc. is a leading Technology Consulting and Professional Services organization. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, the company serves the technology needs of its clients nationwide. Resourcesoft has often been recognized by prominent rating agencies for its exemplary growth and stability. With over two decades of industry experience, the Company has evolved as a front runner in enabling project optimization. We partner with leading organizations to provide technology solutions within the financial, insurance, education, government, publishing, healthcare and pharmaceutical domains. We take pride in mentoring a workforce that is well positioned to respond to the emerging IT trends and needs. With the employees at the crux of every business endeavor, our success is driven by our expertise in pairing the right talent with the best jobs in the technology sector. We forge long term, personalized relationships with our employees to advance their career to the next level. We engage them in technology centric client projects that provide opportunities for them to evolve, innovate and deliver world class products and services. Our career opportunities offer challenging assignments and exposure to emerging and cutting edge technologies. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools necessary to accelerate their career progression, while maintaining a healthy, work-life balance. We are deeply committed to providing a workplace ambience that is both challenging and fulfilling.

Resourcesoft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For more information about Resourcesoft and our services, please visit our website.

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