About the Role
The Email Security & Infrastructure Engineer is a critical hybrid role designed to enhance enterprise email security while ensuring robust infrastructure reliability.
You will act as a primary administrator for Proofpoint and Microsoft 365 security operations, ensuring that the organization is protected against advanced phishing attacks. Simultaneously, you will manage Windows and Linux patch compliance, ensuring the foundational infrastructure remains secure and resilient.
What you will do:
Email Security Operations
- Manage and optimize Proofpoint policies and configurations to defend against phishing, spoofing, and malware.
- Support Microsoft 365 security operations, ensuring alignment with best practices for tenant security.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen phishing protection and reduce the attack surface of the email ecosystem.
- Analyze email security trends and tune filters to block emerging threats.
Infrastructure & Patch Management
- Execute Windows and Linux patch management cycles to ensure high levels of compliance and system hygiene.
- Monitor server health and vulnerability status, acting quickly to remediate critical gaps.
- troubleshoot issues related to failed patches or updates across the server estate.
Incident Response & Operational Excellence
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for security incidents related to email threats and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- enhance Incident Response readiness by maintaining clear documentation and rapid triage processes.
- Contribute to the creation of scalable, standardized security operations procedures as business requirements evolve.
Tools & Technologies:
- Email Security: Proofpoint (Must have), Microsoft 365 Defender / Exchange Online Protection.
- Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS).
- Patch Management: Experience with enterprise patching tools (e.g., MECM/SCCM, BigFix, Automox).
- Ticketing & ITSM: ServiceNow or similar platforms.
What you bring:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration or Security Operations.
- Proofpoint Expertise: Proven hands-on experience administering Proofpoint enterprise solutions.
- SysAdmin Core: Strong background in managing Windows and Linux