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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Sales Engineer - Data Security (Southeast) - **Company:** Proofpoint - **Location:** Miami, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Information Security Management - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9ABE5A895BF94313AAF1629E78D6CE82/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum 5+ years of proven track record and experience selling solutions as a Sales Engineer and/or related areas; ideally in the Data Security and Insider Risk areas * Good understanding of the Cybersecurity market landscape and competition, ideally in the Data Security and Insider Risk areas * Expertise in one or more core security solutions and technologies, such as Enterprise DLP, CASB, Insider Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Isolation, and DSPM * Must have a good understanding of the sales process and the roles and responsibilities of a sales engineer * Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written * Ability to see and present "the Big Picture," uncover business challenges, and architect a solution to solve customer business issues * Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment * Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude * Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience * CISSP or similar industry certification preferred * Travel Required in this role ## Description At Proofpoint, the members of our Sales Engineering team are highly valued business partners that play a critical role in our sales process every single day. As a Senior Sales Engineer in the fast-growing Data Security Group (DSG) you will be one of the most important members of the Proofpoint sales team. You will become a trusted advisor to both the Specialist Account Manager you are paired with, as well as our current and future customers. As a subject matter expert focused on Data Security and Insider Risk, you will help to deliver People-Centric solutions. Candidates for this role should be located in the Eastern time zone. Your day-to-day The Senior Sales Engineer is the Technical Lead for the Proofpoint Pre-Sales process, including: * Drive high levels of customer satisfaction * Collaborate with the ATG Sales Specialists & Account Teams to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies * Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects in person, and be their main technical point of contact throughout the process * Work closely with customers/prospects for technical discovery, as well as planning, execution and wrap up of Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations * You will design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the Data Security portfolio, including a full Data Loss Prevention suite (email, endpoint, cloud and web), Insider Risk and Data Security Posture Management * You may, occasionally, be called upon to assist in professional services deployments, technical training and to present at or attend industry seminars and/or trade shows * Work collaboratively with other groups, including Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product Management, to ensure the effective operation of the team, achieve technical win, and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction * Provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing, and Product Development (Engineering) teams to help keep our solutions the best in the industry * Develop and deliver training presentations to peers, account managers, and other teams within Proofpoint * Contribute across all corporate communication channels, write and help upkeep internal documentation and training * Help develop solutions to common challenges and establish processes within the team, broader group, and across the sales engineering organization ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Why Distributed Teams Lose Momentum – Even When Everyone Means Well](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100246-why-distributed-teams-lose-momentum-even-when-everyone-means-well) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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