DevOps Manager

We are seeking an experienced and strategic DevOps Manager to lead our DevOps function and drive the evolution of our infrastructure, automation, and deployment practices. This role will oversee a team of DevOps engineers and collaborate closely with Engineering, Security, and IT to build scalable, secure, and reliable systems that support rapid product delivery.

The DevOps Manager has the understanding and experiences of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools to help Proofpoint deliver end-to-end applications and infrastructure solutions safely and at high velocity.

The DevOps Manager will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and supporting DevOps engineers on their team.

The DevOps Manager will assist on larger projects or run smaller projects by themselves. A successful candidate has technical depth and hands-on implementation experience of various practices and tools in the DevOps toolchain.

The DevOps Manager is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to design and code modules for infrastructure, application and processes as well as participating in rotational on-call support.

Your Day to Day

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing DevOps team.

• Define and execute the DevOps roadmap aligned with engineering and business objectives.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure.

• Establish and enforce best practices for infrastructure as code (IaC), configuration management, and observability.

• Partner with Security to embed DevSecOps practices across the software development lifecycle.

• Improve system reliability through monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes.

• Manage cloud cost optimization and infrastructure budgeting.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve engineering productivity.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering roles.

• 2+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams.

• 3+ years of related experience preferably in a SaaS environment

• 3+ years of cloud environment experience preferably working with AWS

• 3+ years of experience working with Configuration-as-Code (CaC) (Ansible Preferred)

• 3+ years of experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (Terraform Preferred)

• 3+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and/or engineering

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Hands-on expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions / Jenkins).

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Coralogix, Grafana, etc.).

• Deep understanding of networking, security best practices, and system architecture.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols, security best practices, and system administration.

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate core DevOps concepts (CI/CD, Agile & Automation)

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in high-availability, distributed systems.

• Experience in scaling SaaS platforms.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, etc.).

• Experience managing multi-region or global infrastructure.

• BSC in Computer Science or equivalent experience

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone., 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 compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 187,700.00 - 275,275.00 USD

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values, 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. Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.