Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent‑centric cybersecurity, protecting how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Role Overview The Inside Sales Engineer works with Commercial accounts to become a trusted advisor to Account Managers, Channel Partners, and customers. You will deliver People‑Centric solutions, conduct product demonstrations, proofs‑of‑concept, and threat assessments, and provide compelling solutions to the customer. Responsibilities Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies. Design and champion complex People‑Centric Security solutions across the Proofpoint portfolio. Occasionally assist in professional services deployments and technical training, and present or attend industry seminars and trade shows. Provide valuable customer insights and real‑world experiences to Product Management, Marketing, and Product Development teams. Work with the Channel team to support and enable Distributors and Resellers. Become an expert in Email Security, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape. Travel occasionally as required. Qualifications Proven hands‑on experience as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, or senior product support role in the cyber‑security industry. Experience in secure messaging, data security,



network security, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP‑related cybersecurity. Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills. Fluent Italian and business‑level English; additional languages are a plus. Exposure to at least two of the following: Enterprise email solutions (Exchange, O365, G‑Suite, Lotus Domino), SMTP; IT security areas such as Vulnerability and Risk Management, Security Operations or Incident Response; DLP, compliance and data privacy; Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring; Cloud computing infrastructure (AWS/Azure). Desirable: Hands‑on experience with directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, i DP), email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), networking protocols (DNS, LDAP, HTTP), security standards and frameworks (ISO, MITRE, NIST, CISSP, CCSP). Consultative problem‑solving approach and desire to transition toward a sales direction. Benefits (Summary) Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Recognition for contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Inside sales engineer, italy (Milano)
🏢 Proofpoint
📍 Milano