Mexico Hybrid

Proofpoint is hiring a Senior Sales Engineer - Data Security - Mexico and LATAM

About the Role

Senior Sales Engineer – Data Security – Mexico & LATAM

Join a forward-thinking security organization where innovation meets execution. In this role, you’ll serve as the primary technical advisor during pre-sales engagements, supporting sales teams across Mexico, Central America, and key South American markets. Your expertise will be central in positioning comprehensive People-Centric Security solutions that address real-world data protection and insider risk challenges.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to prospects and customers, building credibility through in-depth discovery and solution design
  • Lead Proof-of-Concept and production evaluation cycles from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • Architect integrated solutions across Data Loss Prevention (email, endpoint, cloud, web), Insider Risk, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to refine offerings based on field insights
  • Deliver technical training and presentations to internal teams and external audiences
  • Contribute to internal knowledge resources and help standardize best practices across the sales engineering function

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum of five years of experience in technical pre-sales, ideally focused on data security, DLP, CASB, or insider threat technologies
  • Strong grasp of cybersecurity trends and competitive landscape in the region
  • Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes
  • Excellent communication skills, with fluency in technical and executive discussions
  • Degree in a relevant technical or business field, or equivalent professional experience
  • CISSP or related certification is a plus

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with flexibility for remote work, supporting customers across Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. You’ll have access to professional development programs, wellness initiatives, and global collaboration opportunities. The organization values accountability, inclusion, and forward-looking problem solving—driving results while fostering a culture of belonging and innovation.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all its forms. Hiring decisions are based on merit, without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our global team and drive better outcomes for our customers.

Required Skills
Data Loss PreventionCASBInsider Threat ManagementEndpoint SecurityIsolationDSPMemail securitycloud securityweb securityCybersecurityTechnical PresentationsSales EngineeringSecurity SolutionsEnterprise DLPSales Process Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)Insider Threat ManagementEndpoint SecurityIsolationData Security Posture Management (DSPM)email securitycloud securityweb securitycybersecuritytechnical presentationsales engineeringsecurity solutions
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Proofpoint
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.
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Job Details
Department Data Security Group (DSG)
Category security
Posted 4 months ago