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Senior Email Security Engineer (SMTP & Proofpoint Specialist) Senior Email Security Engineer (SMTP & Proofpoint Specialist) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Senior Email Security Engineer (SMTP & Proofpoint Specialist) Location: Chandler, AZ; Charlotte, NC; or Dallas, TX (Preference for Charlotte, NC or Chandler, AZ) Employment Type: W2 only Duration: 12 Months+ contract Key Responsibilities: As an integral part of the Email Security team, you will: Manage & Support Email Security Systems: Directly administer and secure our email environment using Proofpoint appliances (Hybrid POD and Backbone Sentrions). Lead SMTP & Mail Routing Initiatives: Drive projects related to SMTP configuration, mail flow, and routing changes, especially for a large volume of third-party vendors (approx. 900) sending outbound emails. Ensure Email Compliance & Security: Work on critical cybersecurity projects for application and hosted email relay channels, ensuring all outbound email (including third-party) adheres to DLP and scanning policies, and regulatory archiving requirements. Develop & Implement Policies: Create and implement policies for inbound email, manage quarantined messages, and support regulated archiving. Collaborate with Partners: Partner closely with internal application owners and external technical teams to ensure seamless and secure email routing. Troubleshooting & Resolution: Perform extensive research and troubleshooting for complex email and endpoint security issues, actively reviewing and correlating system logs (e.g., Splunk). Contribute to Engineering: Provide engineering support within the Email Security team, addressing support tickets and contributing to various initiatives. Utilize Key Tools: Work extensively with Proofpoint (including Cloudmark), Service Now (for changes/incidents), and Jira (for project tracking). Note: This role does not involve direct work with Microsoft Exchange mailboxes. Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in a large-scale Production Messaging environment, with deep knowledge of: SMTP configuration and connectivity Mail flow principles DNS (Domain Name System) DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) 1+ year of direct, hands-on experience with Proofpoint Hybrid POD and Sentrions . Desired Qualifications & Skills 2+ years of experience with other Email Security applications (e.g., M365 Defender, FireEye, DLP). Familiarity with Service Now, Jira, Nagios, and Splunk. Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Experience with enterprise change and incident management processes, security policies, and regulatory, risk, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with Agile methodology. Experience working for a financial institution and navigating its regulatory requirements. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ender-IT by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Security Engineer” roles. Greater Phoenix Area $30.00 - $32.00 6 days ago Information Security Specialist - Azure Cloud Security Cybersecurity Engineer (SOAR) [JOB ID 20250530] Phoenix, AZ $125,000 - $135,000 1 week ago Phoenix, AZ $100,150 - $750,003 4 days ago Data Loss Prevention Engineer (Endpoint Security) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ender-IT

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