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Proofpoint Information Security Consultant in Reading, United Kingdom
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Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
The Role
The Information Security Consultant position is an opportunity for a candidate who has deep knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Threat/Risk Management (ITM) seeking to translate business needs into impactful security controls. As a key member of our team, you'll bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite effectively addresses information security and compliance objectives.
Responsibilities
DLP & ITM Expertise; Own the DLP and ITM rule lifecycle, from collaborating with clients to define business requirements to translating them into technical rules using the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite.
Deep Understanding of DLP & ITM; demonstrate a strong grasp of DLP and ITM concepts, including data classification, user behavior monitoring, and alert investigation.
Rule Management; SME Manage the entire DLP and ITM rule lifecycle, encompassing business analysis, rule creation, configuration, testing, deployment, review, and retirement.
Data Owner; collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their information security needs and translate them into actionable DLP and ITM policies.
Technical Rule Architect; Craft and refine DLP and ITM rules leveraging the full capabilities of the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite to achieve optimal security posture.
Testing & Monitoring Champion; Play a key role in testing and monitoring DLP and ITM rules to ensure effectiveness and identify potential improvements.
Reporting; Assisting in monthly and quarterly business review reporting, and ad-hoc requests.
Communication; clearly explain complex security concepts like data loss prevention, data classification and insider threat to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge Sharing; Actively share best practices and contribute to developing internal training materials for the People Centric Managed Services (PCMS) team.
What You Bring to the Team
4+ Years of experience working in Information Security, Service Delivery, Information Technology, Consulting, Operational or Enterprise Risk roles
Previous experience with Proofpoint DLP products
Previous experience with Proofpoint ITM or Insider Risk products
Previous experience with Proofpoint CASB products
Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud Apps
Analytical ability, consultative and communications skills, teamwork, and strong judgment
Demonstrated experience and success with senior management service delivery and communication to include product deliverables, conference calls/meetings, consulting process interviews/workshops, and briefings
Desirable
- Recognised security professional certification such as Security If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards
Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.
We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.
Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.
At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:
Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.