Senior Security Engineer - Proofpoint and Vulnerability Management
About The Position
Capgemini is seeking a Security Engineer to support cybersecurity operations, with hands-on experience in Proofpoint Email Security, vulnerability management, and incident response. This remote role is based in the United States. The engineer will monitor and remediate email threats, track vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation, and assist with incident handling. Exposure to CrowdStrike endpoint security is an added advantage. The position supports Proofpoint platforms and email protection controls, reviews vulnerability scans and remediation progress, and works with application, infrastructure, and security teams to coordinate vulnerability closure. It also contributes to incident analysis, evidence gathering, containment support, documentation, operational reporting, and integration of security tools with relevant enterprise platforms. Secondary support may include CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint alerts and investigations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 to 8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience. The posted base compensation range is $82,950 to $135,300. Capgemini describes a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time employees; benefits may vary by location, policy, and eligibility.
Requirements
- 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 the 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Proofpoint email security platforms, including PPS, TAP, TRAP, URL Defense, Attachment Defense, and related 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 covering spam filtering, impersonation protection, DLP, encryption, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
- Review vulnerability scans, validate vulnerabilities, prioritize risk, track remediation, and follow up on service-level agreements.
- Coordinate vulnerability patching and closure with application, infrastructure, and security teams.
- Assist with incident response by analyzing alerts, gathering evidence, supporting containment, and documenting outcomes.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and service health summaries for operational and leadership review.
- Support integration of security tools with SIEM, SOAR, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, ITSM, or CMDB platforms where applicable.
- Provide secondary support for CrowdStrike Falcon alerts and endpoint investigations, coordinating with endpoint or SOC teams.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including 12–25 vacation days depending on employee grade, company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) in the U.S.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
