Senior Sales Engineer - (Mid Market Accounts) Bay Area
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSunnyvale, CA; California
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Must have12
6+ years of hands on technical experience as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer or senior level product support, preferably in cyber-security
Proven track record developing and maintaining customer relationships through in person meetings
Experience working with large (Enterprise) clients/organizations
Self-starter and ability to own and drive initiatives
History of conducting large-scale assessments and/or evaluations
Comfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams including technical staff through C-suite
Experience in Enterprise or Cloud Security
Exposure to at least two of: cloud security, IT security/risk assessments, DLP/compliance, enterprise email solutions or SMTP
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently, adapt quickly and maintain positive attitude
Strong PowerPoint, presentation and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Nice to have2
Consultative approach to solving problems
CISSP or other relevant cyber-security/cloud security certifications valued
Eligibility1
Travel required
Skills
Exchange
G-Suite
Lotus Domino
SMTP
AD
Azure AD
LDAP
iDP
SPF
DKIM
DMARC
DNS
HTTP
MITRE
NIST
PowerPoint
Benefits
Health insurance
Wellness days
Recognition program
About Us:
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:
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
Responsibilities
The Sales Engineer is the Technical Lead for the Proofpoint Pre-Sales process, including:
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Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
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Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects in person, and be their main technical point of contact throughout the process
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Deliver compelling product demonstrations that address today’s most pressing cyber threats
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Work closely with customer/prospect security staff for technical discovery, as well as planning, execution and wrap up of Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations
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You will design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
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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
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You will be able to 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
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You will become an expert in Email Security Gateways, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape
Candidates for this role should be located in the San Francisco Bay Area
This role will focus on Mid-Market accounts in the Bay Area
What you bring to the team
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6+ years of hands on technical experience, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer or senior level product support, preferably in the cyber-security industry
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Proven track record developing and maintaining customer relationships through in person meetings, ideally in a local territory
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Experience working with large (Enterprise) clients/organizations
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Self-starter and ability to own and drive initiatives
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History of conducting large-scale assessments and/or evaluations, including managing expectations, deliverables, and complex systems as well as the teams that support them
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Comfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams including technical staff through C-suite
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You have experience in Enterprise or Cloud Security, including cloud/SaaS platforms, messaging, data, network, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP-related cybersecurity
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Experience selling and positioning a platform is highly valued
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Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets are recommended:
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Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring
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IT security, vulnerability or risk assessments, and policy enforcement
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance and privacy
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Enterprise email solutions such as Exchange, G-Suite, Lotus Domino or working knowledge of SMTP
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Additional skills that are added bonuses include:
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Directory Services and protocols such as AD, Azure AD, LDAP, iDP (identity providers)
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Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
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Networking and protocols such as SMTP, DNS, LDAP, HTTP, etc.
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Experience with frameworks such as MITRE and/or NIST
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You have a background in consultative approach to solving problems and/or have a strong desire to pivot your career towards a sales direction
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You can thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment
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You can work independently, adapt quickly and maintain a positive attitude
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Strong PowerPoint, presentation and organizational skills are a must
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CISSP or other relevant cyber-security and/or cloud security certifications are valued
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Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
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Travel is REQUIRED in this role
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:
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Competitive compensation
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Comprehensive benefits
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Career success on your terms
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Flexible work environment
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Annual wellness and community outreach days
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Always on recognition for your contributions
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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.
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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 [email protected].
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!