Proofpoint · 3 weeks ago
Manager, Enterprise Security Advisors & Architects
Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are seeking a proven people leader to manage a high-performing presales team of Enterprise Security Advisors and Architects, focusing on driving outcomes in Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk, and AI Governance.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & People Management: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Enterprise Security Advisors/Architects; build a culture of customer-outcomes, technical excellence, inclusion, and accountability; recruit and onboard talent; conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews
Customer Value & 'Field CISO' Advisory: Oversee delivery of executive Data Security workshops (DLP, Insider Risk, AI Governance); ensure team provides prescriptive guidance across policy, process, controls, tooling, and adoption
Sales Partnership & Deal Acceleration: Partner with Sales Leadership and Account Teams to align coverage, prioritize opportunities, and drive pipeline velocity and win rates
Product & Roadmap Influence: Create closed-loop feedback mechanisms with Product Management to represent field/customer needs; contribute to product beta programs and roadmap prioritization
Operational Excellence & Metrics: Own weekly operating rhythms, forecasting, resource allocation, and capacity planning; define and report KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Professional Services, Customer Success, Legal/Compliance, and Partners/SIs to extend reach and accelerate customer programs
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years in Data Security, Information Security, or Risk—including time as a practitioner and/or consultant
3–5+ years leading technical presales, solution architecture, or advisory teams
Demonstrated expertise delivering executive workshops and advisory engagements across DLP, Insider Risk, and AI Governance
Strong command of data security maturity models and controls mapping to frameworks such as NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, CIS, SOC 2, and privacy regulations
Hands-on familiarity with enterprise data security tooling (DLP platforms, CASB/SSE, DSPM, IRM, SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, cloud-native controls)
Executive communication skills and proven ability to set metrics, forecast, and run operational cadences
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
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
Company
Proofpoint
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$885.5MKey Investors
DAG VenturesBridgescale PartnersMeritech Capital Partners
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2012-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Sumit Dhawan
CEO
Michael Frendo
Chief Technology Officer, Engineering
Recent News
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