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The Cloudmark products at Proofpoint protect the messaging infrastructure of more than 120 tier-one service providers worldwide, including Verizon, Comcast, Cox, Swisscom, and NTT. We are expanding our product line to prevent other malicious online activities and to make messaging safe. The Safe Messaging Cloud (SMC) platform provides a carrier-grade, cloud-based messaging security solution for ISP’s, hosting companies and mobile network operators across the globe. The platform pairs advanced data analytics and automated threat monitoring to deliver responsive real-time anti-abuse protection for these high-volume messaging environments. The team members supporting the SMC have extensive experience in Linux system administration, software development and hands on experience with many of the common modern-day technologies and languages (Docker, Go, Python, Jenkins, Artifactory, AWS, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).

Your day-to-day

• Develop software for internal and external use using approved languages (Go, Python) and pair them with recent cloud technologies (serverless infrastructure, auto-scaling groups.)

• Contribute to the design and functionality of our ever-evolving Cloud platform.

• Provide input on architecture and design options, operational concepts, and application acceptance test plans.

• Review and diagnose system and application issues.

• Assist in maintaining and updating production environments.

• Work with multiple teams as well as external customers to identify opportunities to improve the business, architecture and processes.

What you bring to the team

• Heavy exposure to Python, Go or similar languages

• Bachelors CS/Computer Engineering/related field

• 5+ years industry experience with systems architectures

• 2+ years industry experience with Cloud technologies and providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• 2+ years industry experience with distributed systems

• Strong knowledge of Email infrastructure

• Strong abilities in software development

• Significant Linux system administration experience Comprehensive ability to diagnose and remediate complex issues

• Experience with various technologies - Docker, Serverless applications, Puppet, Ansible, git, svn, Jenkins,

• Sensu Exposure to network infrastructure: security, routing, network management and performance management.

• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external resources.

• Naturally curious person who is able to work with minimal guidance while collaborating across multiple departments within the company

• Comfortable conveying research via written reports and in person presentations.

• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently yet fully integrate with worldwide, remote teams

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Science, Math or equivalent work experience

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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 pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 157,650.00 - 231,220.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 129,000.00 - 189,200.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 117,600.00 - 172,480.00 USD

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.