Security Engineering Analyst – Email Security & Email Protection (ProofPoint)
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Role: Security Engineering Analyst Email Security & Email Protection (ProofPoint)
Location: HYDERABAD BANGALORE PUNE CHENNAI
Experience: 4-6 Years
Notice Period:0-30 days(If you have negotiable notice period or buyout option please apply)
As an Analyst in the hybrid operate business you are responsible for adhering to the defined operating procedures and guidelines in operating the security engineering services in the Managed Services model which includes the following:
- Administer and support Proofpoint Email Protection platforms and associated email security technologies.
- Manage anti-phishing anti-spam malware protection URL defense attachment protection encryption and sender authentication controls.
- Perform policy tuning content filtering updates allow/block list management and email security configuration changes.
- Monitor email security alerts quarantine activities threat detections and platform health to identify and respond to potential security risks.
- Investigate and resolve email security incidents phishing reports malware events spoofing attempts and user-reported threats.
- Support quarantine management message release requests email delivery troubleshooting and mail flow analysis.
- Manage SPF DKIM and DMARC configurations and support email authentication initiatives.
- Coordinate vendor escalations system enhancements platform upgrades and defect remediation activities.
- Support abuse mailbox monitoring threat investigation and email-related incident response activities.
- Develop operational reports security dashboards trend analysis and email security metrics.
- Execute configuration changes maintenance activities and platform improvements in accordance with established change management procedures.
- Collaborate with infrastructure messaging security operations and compliance teams to improve email security posture and operational effectiveness.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing phishing risk strengthening email controls and improving detection capabilities.
Required:
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Email Security Messaging Security Security Operations or Cyber Security Engineering.
- Hands-on experience administering Proofpoint Email Protection or similar email security platforms.
- Strong understanding of email security threats including phishing malware business email compromise (BEC) spoofing and spam attacks.
- Experience managing email security policies filtering rules quarantine processes and threat detection controls.
- Knowledge of email authentication technologies including SPF DKIM and DMARC.
- Experience investigating and responding to email security incidents and phishing campaigns.
- Understanding of SMTP mail flow email routing messaging platforms and email security architectures.
- Experience supporting incident management service request management problem management and change management processes.
- Ability to analyze email threats troubleshoot delivery issues and recommend remediation actions.
- Strong analytical documentation verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelors in computer science or other technical fields.
- Proofpoint certification preferred.
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Defender for Office 365 or related email technologies.
- Experience supporting healthcare life sciences or other regulated industries.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence email threat hunting and advanced email security techniques.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow-based workflows ticket management and operational governance processes.
- Understanding of Zero Trust security principles and secure communications practices.
- Security certifications such as CISSP CISM Security or equivalent are a plus.
- Experience working in Managed Services environments with SLA-driven support models and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills:
Required: Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Email Security Messaging Security Security Operations or Cyber Security Engineering. Hands-on experience administering Proofpoint Email Protection or similar email security platforms. Strong understanding of email security threats including phishing malware business email compromise (BEC) spoofing and spam attacks. Experience managing email security policies filtering rules quarantine processes and threat detection controls. Knowledge of email authentication technologies including SPF DKIM and DMARC. Experience investigating and responding to email security incidents and phishing campaigns. Understanding of SMTP mail flow email routing messaging platforms and email security architectures. Experience supporting incident management service request management problem management and change management processes. Ability to analyze email threats troubleshoot delivery issues and recommend remediation actions. Strong analytical documentation verbal and written communication skills.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.