Sr. Sales Engineer, UKI - Public SectorProofpoint • Reading, England, United Kingdom
Sr. Sales Engineer, UKI - Public Sector
Proofpoint
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
À propos
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 Proofpoint is seeking a
Senior Sales Engineer
to join our
UK Public Sector
team and act as the technical sales lead throughout the pre‑sales process. This position reports to the Director of Sales Engineering and will lead technical discussions with customers and prospects. You’ll be aligned to the
UK Public Sector sales organisation , supporting engagements across
Central Government, Higher Education, Local Authorities, and other public sector bodies .
Your Day to Day
Become an expert in Proofpoint’s
Human & Agent-Centric Security Platform , with a focus on
Collaboration Security, Data Protection, Security Awareness, and Governance , and how these solutions address the unique challenges of the UK Public Sector.
Partner with the UK Public Sector Account Managers to develop and execute targeted account strategies, owning the technical sales process end-to-end — including discovery, proposals, presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concept — tailored to public sector requirements such as compliance, data sovereignty, and procurement frameworks.
Design and advocate for Human & Agent-Centric Security solutions (including integration with third-party products) that deliver technical wins and demonstrate measurable business value for public sector organisations.
Build trusted relationships with existing public sector customers beyond the sales cycle to drive adoption and uncover new opportunities. Activities include threat landscape updates, Customer Business Reviews (CBRs), roadmap sessions, and strategic security discussions.
Provide actionable insights and real-world feedback from public sector engagements to Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering teams to ensure our solutions remain best-in-class and aligned with government and education sector needs.
Represent Proofpoint at public sector-focused industry events, conferences, and trade shows as required.
Qualifications
Required:
Hands‑on experience in a customer‑facing technical role, either as a Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer or senior level product support or professional services, preferably in the cyber‑security industry
Required:
Proven experience in either enterprise collaboration solutions (e.g. email), advanced persistent threats / secops, data security, network or cloud infrastructure
Required:
Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams including technical staff and C‑suite executives
Required:
You are proactive, can work independently, adapt quickly and maintain a positive attitude
Preferred:
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Preferred:
CISSP or other security industry certification
Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
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 .
How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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