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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. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.\nHow We Work:\nAt Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:\nBold in how we dream and innovate\nResponsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities\nAccountable for results and best in class outcomes\nVisionary in future focused problem-solving\nExceptional in execution and impact\nThe Role\nThis opportunity is for a candidate passionate about information protection and compliance, with deep experience using Microsoft Purview to help organizations meet their security and regulatory objectives.\nThe role involves working with business leaders and technical teams at large enterprises to strengthen their data protection and compliance posture. The successful candidate will lead Microsoft Purview implementations from discovery through knowledge transfer. 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You take initiative, manage multiple customer projects, and remain accountable for successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.\nYour day-to-day\nLearn each customer’s organizational structure, data practices, and workflows to become a trusted advisor.\nLead complex Microsoft Purview implementations that address information protection, data loss prevention, and compliance requirements.\nTranslate business, security, and regulatory requirements into Purview policies, labels, controls, and implementation plans.\nWork with customer stakeholders and internal teams, including engineering, sales, and product management, to clarify requirements and track decisions.\nCoordinate across teams to resolve customer issues and deliver projects on time.\nMentor colleagues in Purview, project delivery, and customer management.\nDevelop and document best practices, processes, templates, and reference architectures for the managed services team.\nWhat you bring to the team\n5+ years of experience in professional services consulting or a similar role, preferably focused on data protection or compliance.\nStrong knowledge of information protection, data loss prevention, and compliance practices.\nHands-on experience implementing or administering Microsoft Purview, including capabilities such as DLP, sensitivity labels, Insider Risk Management, Records Management, eDiscovery, or Audit.\nExperience translating business and regulatory requirements into policies, controls, and technical configurations.\nFamiliarity with data classification methods, including sensitive information types, classifiers, dictionaries, and regular expressions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nConfidence presenting technical concepts to senior business leaders and technical audiences.\nStrong organizational, analytical, project management, and influencing skills.\nAbility to work independently, adapt quickly, and manage multiple customer engagements in a fast-paced environment.\nWhy Proofpoint?\nAt 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:\nCompetitive compensation\n\nComprehensive benefits\n\nCareer success on your terms\n\nFlexible work environment\n\nAnnual wellness and community outreach days\n\nAlways on recognition for your contributions\n\nGlobal collaboration and networking opportunities\n\nOur Culture:\nOur culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.\nWe encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to .\nHow to Apply\nInterested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!\nConsistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. 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