Email Security Specialist (Proofpoint) - Hybrid (Dallas or Houston, TX)
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
The Email Security Specialist will be a key member of the Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations team at AECOM, focusing on managing and enhancing email security solutions using Proofpoint. This role requires a strong understanding of email security protocols and threat protection, along with collaboration across global teams to implement security policies and procedures. The position offers flexibility for hybrid work schedules, allowing for both in-office and remote work.
Responsibilities
• Manage and enhance Proofpoint's email security and threat protection solutions
,
• Act as primary contact for managed service vendor
,
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams to develop and implement security policies and procedures
,
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and best practices
,
• Cross train to support other security programs including vulnerability management
Requirements
• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of relevant IT Security experience, or equivalent experience/education
,
• Proven experience with Proofpoint's suite of products (EFD, TRAP, TAP, POD)
,
• Strong understanding of email security and threat protection
Nice-to-haves
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
,
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
,
• Exchange/M365 Exchange Online administration experience
,
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, SANS GIAC GSEC, ISC2 SSCP/CISSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
,
• Paid time off
,
• Leaves of absences
,
• Voluntary benefits
,
• Perks and well-being resources
,
• Employee assistance program
,
• Business travel insurance
,
• Service recognition awards
,
• Retirement savings plan
,
• Employee stock purchase plan Apply tot his job
The Email Security Specialist will be a key member of the Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations team at AECOM, focusing on managing and enhancing email security solutions using Proofpoint. This role requires a strong understanding of email security protocols and threat protection, along with collaboration across global teams to implement security policies and procedures. The position offers flexibility for hybrid work schedules, allowing for both in-office and remote work.
Responsibilities
• Manage and enhance Proofpoint's email security and threat protection solutions
,
• Act as primary contact for managed service vendor
,
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams to develop and implement security policies and procedures
,
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and best practices
,
• Cross train to support other security programs including vulnerability management
Requirements
• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of relevant IT Security experience, or equivalent experience/education
,
• Proven experience with Proofpoint's suite of products (EFD, TRAP, TAP, POD)
,
• Strong understanding of email security and threat protection
Nice-to-haves
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
,
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
,
• Exchange/M365 Exchange Online administration experience
,
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, SANS GIAC GSEC, ISC2 SSCP/CISSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
,
• Paid time off
,
• Leaves of absences
,
• Voluntary benefits
,
• Perks and well-being resources
,
• Employee assistance program
,
• Business travel insurance
,
• Service recognition awards
,
• Retirement savings plan
,
• Employee stock purchase plan Apply tot his job