Threat Analyst and Evangelist - Proofpoint, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA, United States Bookmark Share Print 814 2 11

Listing Description

Company Overview

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

Build and enhance our proven security platform

Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role

As Threat Intelligence Analyst and Evangelist for the Threat Operations Center, you will work directly with threat analysts and SMEs to create reports, daily updates, and other deliverables for Premium Threat Information Service customers. Your knowledge of the threat landscape and ability to situate daily threat activity in the context of existing trends and to identify new trends as they emerge will enable you to provide valuable insight to our customers’ security teams and decision-makers. This is a very customer- and field-facing role, so your presentation skills will be critical to delivering clear, engaging monthly, weekly, and on-demand updates to customers, often over web or phone but sometimes in person, as well as to internal audiences, and to educate prospective customers about the capabilities of the service. Your knowledge of Python or other similar programming language will enable the team to derive greater insights from our data resources and work more efficiently by automating manual analysis and reporting tasks.

What you bring to the team

4+ years working in an information security-related role

Strong familiarity with malware landscape: working knowledge of various cyber threats is essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English), including the ability to convey highly technical information in an accessible manner

Enthusiasm for interacting with customers and internal audiences (via web or phone and occasionally in person) to help present research findings, educate, answer questions

Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language in order to automate manual reporting and analysis tasks

Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel research and writing projects of various sizes with a range of SME’s and data sources

Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with worldwide, remote teams

Can-do attitude with a focus on problem solving, product quality, and a strong desire to get the job done

BSCS or equivalent, or equivalent technical and hands-on experience.

BA/MA Humanities or Social Sciences acceptable if accompanied by 5+ years of relevant work experience

Knowledge of information security technology and enterprise practices, DFIR, cybersecurity intelligence practices

Optional: prior experience working in the sales environment - Sales Engineer, Consultant, Professional Services.

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!Creating customized security reports for our customers

Leading briefings with customers to educate them on ongoing threats and security landscape trends

Working with threat analysts to research and communicate interesting threats