Senior Cyber Security Email Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Email Engineer

• Lead collaboration with other teams and take a proactive approach to improving email security.
• Mentor engineers and analysts on security best practices and contribute to their development.
• Administer, configure, and maintain the Proofpoint Enterprise Protection platform.
• Develop and fine-tune email security policies, rules, and filters.
• Monitor Proofpoint logs and dashboards for suspicious activity and perform regular performance tuning.
• Investigate and respond to email security incidents, including phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and malware attacks.
• Analyse email headers, URLs, and attachments to identify malicious content and attacker tactics.
• Generate reports and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on email security posture, threat trends, and platform effectiveness.
• Collaborate with vendor and internal technology/security teams on system integration, documentation, and employee security awareness training.
• Lead or participate in projects focused on email security enhancements, migrations, or new technology implementations

• Recent hands-on experience in an email security-focused role, with a strong emphasis on Proofpoint.
• Experience in architectural design and implementation of email security platforms.
• Experience in leading a technical team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Demonstrable expert-level proficiency in administering and configuring the Proofpoint email security platform, including Proofpoint On Demand (PoD):
• Experience with other Proofpoint modules (e.g. Targeted Attack Protection (TAP), Email Fraud Defense (EFD)) is a significant advantage.
• Solid understanding of email protocols (SMTP, POP3, IMAP) and email flow.
• Understanding of M365/exchange environments including Defender policies.
• In-depth knowledge of common email-borne threats and attack techniques (phishing, spoofing, malware, ransomware, BEC).
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation is a plus.

• Generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

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