Data Protection Analyst

About Us:

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. 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: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

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.

The Role

The Data Protection Analyst (DPA) will be responsible for monitoring Data Loss Prevention events for Proofpoint's Managed Services clients and escalating all necessary events to the clients via approved escalation paths. DPAs will also perform health checks and pull monthly metrics from the DLP consoles supporting Program Analysts (PAs) and Program Strategy Managers (PSMs). The DPA ensures all tasks performed adhere to the firm’s ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Your day-to-day includes:* Monitoring of all Data Loss Prevention events for Proofpoint’s Managed Services clients, escalating all necessary events to the clients via approved escalation paths, and performing health checks.

• Follow all associated Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures to perform health checks.
  
• Provide policy recommendations based on trends observed during daily monitoring. Responsible for pulling metrics from the Data Loss Prevention consoles to assist the team in customer presentations.
  
• Enhance customer policies in DLP environments and ensure use cases adhere to customer requirements.
  

What you bring to the team:* Experience in information security, digital forensics, intelligence, risk management, or similar field Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Criminal Justice (or other applicable degree, and/or commensurate, applicable experience)

• Ability to analyze data sets and uncover unique attributes and trends
  
• Demonstrate organizational and scheduling skills
  
• Rigorous attention to detail
  
• Passion to find innovative and creative solutions to complex problems
  
• Ability to work effectively with team members and with clients
  
• Self-motivated, with ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks simultaneously Consultative skills and strong judgment
  
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences Strong time management skills
  

Nice to Have:* Experience working with DLP, CASB, SIEM, email and/or web gateway

• Analyze data and deriving business intelligence
  
• Perform computer or cyber forensics and investigations
  
• Degree in Information Security, Criminal Justice, Intelligence, or other applicable degree
  
• Network+, Security+, SSCP, ITIL, ISO 20/27k, CFE, and related certifications
  

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint

This posting is anticipated to remain open until September 15th, 2025

Why Proofpoint? 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
  
• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
  
• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
  
• 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. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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: 22.88 - 31.47 USD

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

Base Pay Range: 16.88 - 23.22 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 16.88 - 23.22 USD