Security Consultant

Job Role: Email Security Lead EngineerLocation: Dallas, TXType: Fulltime Product: Proofpoint Role Summary We are seeking a Proofpoint Email Security Engineer to design, operate, and optimize enterprise email security and threat protection solutions. The role focuses on Proofpoint On Demand (POD), TAP, TRAP, and Proofpoint Archive, ensuring protection against phishing, malware, impersonation, data loss, and email‑borne threats, while supporting incident response and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Email Security & Platform Administration Administer Proofpoint on Demand (POD) for inbound and outbound email security Configure email routing, MX records, connectors, and mail flow rules Implement and tune spam, malware, phishing, spoofing, and BEC protection Manage Impostor Protection and sender authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) Configure TLS enforcement, email encryption, and secure delivery policies Optimize allow/block lists, quarantines, and false‑positive handling Threat Detection & Response Monitor TAP dashboards for targeted and zero‑day attacks Analyze URL Defense, Attachment Defense, and Message Trace results Investigate phishing campaigns, impersonation attacks, and malware outbreaks Tune TAP policies to improve detection accuracy and reduce noise Track threat trends, targeted users, and attack vectors Automation, IR & Compliance Configure and maintain TRAP integrations with: Microsoft 365 / Exchange TAP SOC tools / SIEM (where applicable) Validate TRAP actions (auto‑pull, quarantine, message recall) Investigate TRAP‑triggered incidents and support IR workflows Administer Proofpoint Archive – retention policies, legal hold, eDiscovery Support audits and compliance requirements (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA – as applicable) Develop SOPs, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and operational reports Skills & Technologies Mandatory Proofpoint Email Security Suite Proofpoint On Demand (POD) Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) Threat Response Auto‑Pull (TRAP) Proofpoint Archive Strong understanding of SMTP, DNS, MX records Hands‑on experience with SPF, DKIM, DMARC Experience with Microsoft Exchange Online / O365 / Hybrid environments Knowledge of phishing, malware, BEC, impersonation attacks Familiarity with email encryption and DLP concepts Good to Have SIEM integration and SOC collaboration Experience with email incident response playbooks Exposure to compliance reporting and audit support Skill Level Expert: Proofpoint POD, TAP, Email Threat Analysis Advanced: TRAP, Archive, Phishing & BEC Investigations Intermediate: Email Encryption, DLP, SIEM Integration Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Clear communication with SOC, Messaging, and Compliance teams Documentation mindset (SOPs, runbooks, reports) Ability to work in operational / incident‑driven environments"DisclaimerHCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation. Compensation and BenefitsA candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.