Staff Information Security Engineer (Incident Response)
ProofpointCork, Ireland
Posted December 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Proofpoint is the leader in human-centric cybersecurity, driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.
Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Information Security Engineer to join our Cyber Incident Response Team, responsible for managing and responding to security incidents across our global operations. This position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity and will serve as an escalation point for our 24/7 Security Operations Centre.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Incident Response or Security Operations
- Proven background in SOC operations, SIEM, threat intelligence, and digital forensics.
- Expertise in investigating malware, phishing, web attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Experience working with security automation and orchestration tools (SOAR).
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
