Proofpoint SME - Hybrid in Wokingham - 6 Month Initial Contract - Inside IR35

Proofpoint SME - Hybrid in Wokingham - 6 Month Initial Contract - Inside IR35

Role Overview

An experienced Proofpoint Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimisation of Proofpoint email security solutions within a large enterprise environment. The position covers the full Proofpoint suite, spanning email threat protection, DLP, and email authentication, ensuring robust defence against phishing, malware, and advanced email-based threats. SC clearance eligibility is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SME for the Proofpoint platform, designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining solutions including Proofpoint Email Protection, TAP, TRAP, Email Fraud Defense, and Information Protection/DLP.
• Manage email security policies, spam filtering, malware protection, and threat detection rules, monitoring and responding to email-based security incidents.
• Configure and maintain email authentication protocols including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, conducting threat analysis and providing recommendations to enhance email security posture.
• Collaborate with SOC, Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 teams on security initiatives, supporting audits, compliance activities, and security reviews.
• Provide L3/L4 technical support, perform platform upgrades, health checks, and performance tuning, while mentoring junior security engineers and maintaining operational documentation.

Top 5 Skills

• Proofpoint platform expertise - 4+ years of hands-on experience with Proofpoint solutions including PEP, TAP, TRAP, EFD, and Information Protection/DLP, within large enterprise environments.
• Email security & threat protection - Deep expertise in email security, anti-phishing controls, email gateway technologies, threat intelligence, and advanced email threat analysis and remediation.
• Email authentication protocols - Strong hands-on knowledge of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration and management, with proven experience in email fraud prevention.
• Microsoft 365 & mail flow architecture - Experience working with Microsoft 365/Exchange Online, Exchange Server, SMTP routing, and mail flow architecture within enterprise environments.
• SIEM & incident management - Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar, with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and incident management capability; PowerShell or Python Scripting is a desirable advantage.

Contract Details:

Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid in Wokingham

Duration: 6 Month Initial Contract