About the Role
Proofpoint Email Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Expertise
Krakow
Hybrid
email security
Exchange Online
Proofpoint
SMTP
SMTP Auth
English
Mid-Level, Senior
Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking
Security Specialist
Unleash the Power of Cyber Defense — Drive Innovation in Email Security for a Safer Digital Future!
Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 days remote per week).
As a Proofpoint Email Security Engineer, you will be working for our client, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions. Your role will focus on implementing and managing cutting-edge email security systems to protect the organization from threats like malware, phishing, and social engineering. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of enterprise cybersecurity and advancing your career through innovative challenges.
Your main responsibilities:
Configure, deploy, and optimize Proofpoint email security solutions to ensure maximum threat mitigation.
Manage security policies and conduct threat analyses to prevent malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks.
Collaborate with stakeholders to embed email security practices into organizational processes.
Monitor and respond promptly to email security incidents, minimizing impact.
Evaluate new email security technologies and recommend improvements.
Build and sustain vendor relationships and leverage their tools for threat intelligence and defense.
Maintain documentation, dashboards, and reports on email security performance and threats.
Support the development of team capabilities through knowledge sharing and best practice implementation.
You're ideal for this role if you have:
At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on email security systems.
Deep understanding of SMTP, SMTP Auth, and email infrastructure.
Practical experience with Proofpoint or similar email security solutions.
Strong knowledge of threat prevention techniques and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
Familiarity with cloud-based email systems and architectures, including Exchange Online.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proven ability to deliver complex projects in highly regulated, multinational environments.
Ability to analyze, resolve technical issues, and implement strategic solutions.
It is a strong plus if you have:
Certification in cybersecurity or email security (e.g., CEH, CISSP, Proofpoint certifications).
Experience with data classification, encryption, and data discovery tools.
Knowledge of industry frameworks, standards, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Language required for the role:
Fluent English communication skills (both written and spoken).
Eligibility to work in the European Union:
Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Europe will be considered for this role.
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Tech Stack
Proofpointemail securitySMTPDLPExchange Onlinethreat preventionmalware analysisphishing defense