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Information Security Consultant


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  • Proofpoint
  • Reading
  • 4 months ago

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Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.


We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

The Role
The Information Security Consultant position is an opportunity for a candidate who has deep knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Threat/Risk Management (ITM) seeking to translate business needs into impactful security controls. As a key member of our team, you'll bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite effectively addresses information security and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

DLP & ITM Expertise; Own the DLP and ITM rule lifecycle, from collaborating with clients to define business requirements to translating them into technical rules using the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite.

Deep Understanding of DLP & ITM; demonstrate a strong grasp of DLP and ITM concepts, including data classification, user behavior monitoring, and alert investigation.

Rule Management; SME Manage the entire DLP and ITM rule lifecycle, encompassing business analysis, rule creation, configuration, testing, deployment, review, and retirement.

Data Owner; collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their information security needs and translate them into actionable DLP and ITM policies.

Technical Rule Architect; Craft and refine DLP and ITM rules leveraging the full capabilities of the Proofpoint Information Protection Suite to achieve optimal security posture.

Testing & Monitoring Champion; Play a key role in testing and monitoring DLP and ITM rules to ensure effectiveness and identify potential improvements.

Reporting; Assisting in monthly and quarterly business review reporting, and ad-hoc requests.

Communication; clearly explain complex security concepts like data loss prevention, data classification and insider threat to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge Sharing; Actively share best practices and contribute to developing internal training materials for the People Centric Managed Services (PCMS) team.

What You Bring to the Team

4+ Years of experience working in Information Security, Service Delivery, Information Technology, Consulting, Operational or Enterprise Risk roles

Previous experience with Proofpoint DLP products

Previous experience with Proofpoint ITM or Insider Risk products

Previous experience with Proofpoint CASB products

Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud Apps

Analytical ability, consultative and communications skills, teamwork, and strong judgment

Demonstrated experience and success with senior management service delivery and communication to include product deliverables, conference calls/meetings, consulting process interviews/workshops, and briefings

Desirable

Recognised security professional certification such as Security+

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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