It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Company Overview At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced security threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to
Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
Analyse new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.
The Role
The Proofpoint Technical Training organization educates customers, partners, and Proofpoint employees globally on Proofpoint products, solutions, and best practices. We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Instructor to deliver Proofpoint’s technical curriculum for these target audiences. The courseware covers Proofpoint’s People-Centric Email security and advanced threat protection solutions reinforced with practical, real world hands-on lab exercises. Proofpoint is expanding globally, and this candidate will be our primary technical training contact for the EMEA region. This is a great opportunity to help kick-start the global expansion for Technical Training. Must have experience working closely with internal and external customers and partners, outstanding relationship building skills, and a deep understanding of adult learning techniques and classroom management.
Your day-to-day
Deliver classroom Instructor Led Training (ILT) and Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) on Proofpoint’s family of advanced threat protection products
Deliver customized onsite training for key customers and partners
Meet with Proofpoint sales teams and with our customers to understand needs and develop training plans
Establish and nurture relationships with Proofpoint channel account managers and Partners
Assist in the design and support of technical labs and lab environments tailored to help customers use Proofpoint products
Work independently, but collaborate regularly with a team of curriculum developers and technical trainers
Provide feedback and guidance to courseware developers
Continuous learning – stay up to speed on the latest Proofpoint products and technologies
Attend TOIs and other product training and learn Proofpoint products from pre-release stage
Work with product development and engineering teams
This position requires up to 50% travel
What you bring to the team
Passion for teaching, learning, and customer enablement
Creativity in training delivery and classroom management
In-depth technical knowledge of secure messaging, cloud security or other cyber-security related field
Experience with email solutions such as Exchange or expert level knowledge of SMTP
Deep understand of networking and the most common protocols; SMTP, LDAP, HTTP, etc.
Relevant technical training and/or courseware development experience in IT, Networking, or Telecommunications industries
Excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication and documentation skills
Industry and vendor certifications in the listed technologies are a plus
Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 15 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!
Fill in below which area you are searching in for a similar function and don't forget your e-mail address!