Senior Security Engineer - Proofpoint and Vulnerability Management

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Location

This is a remote role based in the US.

About The Job You're Considering

We are looking for a Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Proofpoint Email Security, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response skills. The candidate will support day-to-day security operations, email threat monitoring and remediation, vulnerability tracking, remediation coordination, and incident handling. Exposure to CrowdStrike Endpoint Security will be considered an added advantage.

Your Role

• Administer and support Proofpoint email security platforms, including PPS, TAP, TRAP, URL Defense, Attachment Defense, and related email protection controls.
• Monitor email security health, investigate phishing or malicious email alerts, and support remediation of email-based threats.
• Configure and maintain email security policies such as spam filtering, impersonation protection, DLP, encryption, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
• Support Vulnerability Management activities including scan review, vulnerability validation, risk prioritization, remediation tracking, and SLA follow-up.
• Work with application, infrastructure, and security teams to coordinate patching and closure of vulnerabilities.
• Assist in Incident Response activities by analyzing alerts, gathering evidence, supporting containment, and documenting incident outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and service health summaries for operational and leadership review.
• Support integration of security tools with SIEM, SOAR, Azure AD, M365, ITSM, or CMDB platforms where applicable.
• Provide secondary support for CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security alerts, endpoint investigation, and coordination with endpoint or SOC teams.

Your Skills And Experience

Required Experience

• 5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, email security, vulnerability management, or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint solutions such as PPS, TAP, TRAP, DLP, URL Defense, and Attachment Defense.
• Working knowledge of phishing analysis, email threat campaigns, malware indicators, and malicious payload investigation.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of CVE, CVSS, remediation prioritization, patching workflows, and risk-based vulnerability management.
• Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle, alert triage, evidence collection, escalation, and documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, hybrid mail environments, SMTP, DNS, TLS, and mail-flow routing.
• Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security is preferred.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR workflows and SOC operations.
• Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon, Defender, or other EDR tools.
• Understanding of CIS benchmarks, OWASP, NIST, and secure configuration standards.
• Certifications such as Security+, CEH, Proofpoint Certified Administrator, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.

Soft Skills

• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with multiple technical teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global delivery environment.

Primary Skills

• Proofpoint Email Security administration and platform support
• Vulnerability Management (Tenable or Qualys preferably)
• Incident Response
• Email threat analysis and phishing investigation
• Vulnerability remediation tracking and reporting

Secondary Skills

• CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security
• Endpoint detection and response support
• Basic threat hunting and endpoint alert triage

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $70,176- $170,040.

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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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