ProofPoint Email Security Engineer

ProofPoint Email Security Engineer

Our Multi-national client are looking to onboard an Email Security Engineer with strong skills within Proofpoint to support their implementation across the business from an engineering and support capacity. This is a 3 month rolling contract operating INSIDE IR35 and will be requiring 2 days per week in the London office so candidates must be able to commute.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain the Proofpoint Enterprise Protection platform.
• Develop, implement, and fine-tune email security policies, rules, and filters within the Proofpoint console to minimise false positives.
• Perform regular health checks and performance tuning of the Proofpoint environment.
• Investigate and respond to email security incidents, including phishing attacks, business email compromise attempts, and malware delivery.
• Generate regular reports on email security posture, threat trends, and Proofpoint effectiveness.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an email security-focused role, with a strong emphasis on Proofpoint.
• Expert-level proficiency in administering and configuring the Proofpoint email security platform.
• In-depth knowledge of common email-borne threats and attack techniques including phishing, spoofing, malware, and ransomware.
• Experience in the following Proofpoint modules;
• Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PEP): Email filtering, anti-spam, anti-virus, policy management.
• Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP): URL Defence, Attachment Defence, Email Warning Tags.
• Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense (EFD): DMARC, DKIM, SPF implementation and monitoring.
• Experience with other Proofpoint modules (eg, TRAP, PPS, PDR, Cloudmark) is a significant advantage

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications such as Proofpoint Certified Security Professional, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP.
• Experience with Scripting languages like PowerShell and Python for automation.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace email security features.

Location

London, UK

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