Manager, Product Support Engineer

About Us

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact

The Role and the Team

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced Manager, Product Support with strong interpersonal skills who can instill and grow Proofpoint’s positive culture in the team, will be responsible for delivering a high level of customer service to large enterprise customers, and facilitate an efficient, collaborative, and enjoyable working environment. This position will manage a team of Information Security Product Support Engineers which includes but is not limited to; managing procedures related to the identification, prioritization and resolution of customer requests, ticket monitoring, tracking, coordination of Support resources and the ability to communicate information at all levels (customer, engineering, and executive). Strong communication skills are essential.

Your day-to-day

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience
• Hire, on-board, coach and develop the best product support engineers in the industry
• Drive customer escalations to resolution by leading and engaging with customers directly.
• Manage the overall health of the case queue and phone coverage
• Ability to identify and manage support metrics, reporting tools, tracking tools and infrastructure, to ensure all department activities are process driven.

What you bring to the team

• BS Degree in a technical curriculum or equivalent.
• 4 + years’ experience successfully leading a product support team
• Proven track record of managing top talent and fostering their growth
• A record of creating a team environment with high employee retention, strong job satisfaction, and successful career growth
• Ability to self-direct, multi-task and prioritize job requirements
• Strong knowledge of customer relationship management
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of security platforms, email protection, cloud services, software as a service (SaaS)

Candidates should be flexible working evening and weekend shifts

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io.

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words—they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.