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Proofpoint Senior Director Security Operations in Sunnyvale, California
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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
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. Protection Starts with People.
Proofpoint is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Director of Security Operations to lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive our global security strategy. Reporting directly to the CISO, this key leader will define and execute a forward-thinking vision for detecting, responding to, and managing security threats while fostering a high-performing team dedicated to protecting Proofpoint and its customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Vision & Strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive Security Operations vision and strategy aligned with Proofpoint’s business objectives and risk management framework.
Drive innovation in security detection, response, and incident management capabilities to ensure resilience against evolving threats.
Partner with executive leadership to define and communicate security priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs).
24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
Oversee the operation of a global 24/7 SOC, ensuring its ability to identify, investigate, and respond to threats in real time.
Continuously enhance SOC processes, tools, and technologies to maintain industry-leading efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead the development and refinement of advanced detection and response capabilities, integrating proactive threat hunting and intelligence-driven insights into day-to-day operations.
Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to enhance monitoring and telemetry across Proofpoint’s infrastructure.
Implement metrics-driven approaches to measure and optimize detection and response effectiveness.
Crisis Management
Build and oversee Proofpoint’s cybersecurity crisis management program, ensuring readiness to address large-scale disruptions.
Serve as the Global Incident Commander for major global security incidents, orchestrating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely resolution.
Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide incident management framework, incorporating best practices and lessons learned.
Lead tabletop exercises and simulations to prepare the organization for potential scenarios, fostering resilience and preparedness.
Provide regular post-incident reporting to executive stakeholders, emphasizing continuous improvement opportunities.
People Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of security professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Attract and retain top talent while emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
Promote career development and continuous learning within the security operations team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in security operations, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
Expertise in managing global, 24/7 SOCs and large-scale incident response programs.
Strong understanding of threat landscapes, adversary tactics, and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity domain.
Exceptional crisis management and communication skills, with the ability to lead under pressure and convey complex information to executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to build and inspire high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
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! #LI-AN1
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: 232,400.00 - 319,550.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 186,720.00 - 256,740.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 168,080.00 - 231,110.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, 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.
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