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Project Role :Security Architect
Project Role Description :Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills :Endpoint Protection
Good to have skills :NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
Summary:We are seeking a skilled Proofpoint Lead Administrator / Email Security Lead to manage, optimize, support and lead our organization’s email-security team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Proofpoint Protection Server (PPS), Targeted Attack Protection (TAP), Email Encryption, and related threat-protection tools. This role is responsible for implementing security policies, monitoring threats, troubleshooting delivery issues, and ensuring a secure and reliable email infrastructure. Roles & Responsibilities:-Configure, manage, and maintain Proofpoint Protection Server (PPS) and TAP.-Create and manage email security policies, filters, DLP rules, and encryption settings.-Monitor email flow, quarantine, and threat analytics dashboards.-Troubleshoot email delivery, reputation issues, and spam filtering.Threat Detection & Response-Review and respond to phishing, malware, and targeted-attack alerts.-Analyze suspicious emails and escalate incidents as needed.-Collaborate with SOC, IT Security, and Infrastructure teams to mitigate risks.Configuration & Optimization-Manage SMTP routes, mail gateways, and directory integrations (LDAP/AD).-Maintain user- and AD-based groups, role assignments, and end-user tools (e.g., Proofpoint Essentials).-Optimize system configurations based on threat intelligence and best practices.Reporting & Compliance-Generate regular reports on threats, message trends, and policy effectiveness.-Support compliance requirements (e.g., email retention, DLP audits, encryption rules).-Provide end-user support for quarantined messages and false positives.-Perform platform updates, patching, and certificate management.-Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and incident workflows.People Management-Lead, mentor, and groom a team of Proofpoint developers and support engineers. Professional & Technical
Skills:
-Experience working with Proofpoint or similar email-security platforms.-Strong understanding of SMTP, DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MIME, and email authentication.-Experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or email-infrastructure engineering.-Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, and identity integrations.-Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.-Demonstrated ability to lead a team of Proofpoint engineers to achieve stated organizational goals.
Additional Information:The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Endpoint Protection.This position is based at our Gurugram office.A 15 years full time education is required.
Qualification 15 years full time education
