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Security Sales Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. The technical depth and consultative expertise this role demands supports a strong specialty occupation case, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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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. 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.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
Department Overview
The Data Security Specialist team at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing organization comprised of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to helping customers protect their most valuable asset: Data.
As one of Proofpoint’s key growth engines, the team supports a world-class customer base and drives adoption of an industry-leading Data Security platform and solutions spanning Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk Management, SaaS Data Protection, and Data Security for AI capabilities. As organizations increasingly embrace Generative AI and AI-powered business workflows, the Data Security team plays a critical role in helping customers innovate securely while maintaining visibility, governance, and control over sensitive information.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Security Sales Specialist to align with our Commercial Central and East team. Must reside Utah or Pittsburg, PA.
Reporting to the Director of Data Security Specialists, you will partner closely with Proofpoint’s core sales organization to drive growth across the region. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will help customers develop and execute modern data security strategies that address evolving risks across cloud, SaaS, insider threats, and AI-driven environments.
As organizations accelerate the adoption of AI, you will guide customers in protecting sensitive data, reducing AI-related risk, and enabling innovation securely through Proofpoint’s Data Security platform.
In this role, you will act as a strategic Data Security Specialist, partnering with account teams to develop, influence, and advance data security opportunities. You will bring consultative expertise to customer conversations, collaborate with partners, sales leadership, and technical teams, and help align Proofpoint’s data security capabilities to customer priorities, risk reduction goals, and measurable business outcomes.
Your Day-to-Day
- Build strong relationships across customer organizations and within Proofpoint to drive opportunities from discovery through close.
- Partner with core account teams to expand Proofpoint’s Data Security footprint within existing customers while identifying and capturing net-new opportunities.
- Lead customers and core sellers through the Data Security sales cycle utilizing industry best practices and Proofpoint’s proven methodologies for evaluating modern data security platforms.
- Act as a strategic advisor to customers navigating data security challenges related to cloud transformation, insider risk, regulatory compliance, and AI adoption.
- Drive conversations around Data Security for AI, helping organizations secure sensitive data used by Generative AI applications, AI copilots, SaaS AI capabilities, and emerging agentic workflows.
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers to develop account strategies, deliver impactful demonstrations, facilitate workshops, and execute proof-of-value and proof-of-concept programs.
- Partner with the channel ecosystem to expand market share and accelerate Data Security growth across the region.
- Develop and execute strategic account plans focused on pipeline generation, customer expansion, competitive displacement, and long-term platform adoption.
- Drive ongoing enablement of Proofpoint’s Data Security portfolio across the sales organization through training sessions, office hours, sales updates, role plays, and territory-specific support.
- Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity progression through Salesforce, and related sales tools.
What You Bring to the Team
- Proven success selling Data Security solutions into Enterprise and Strategic accounts.
- Experience with one or more of the following solution areas: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk Management (IRM/ITM), Cloud and SaaS Data Protection, Security Service Edge (SSE)/SASE, AI Security, AI Governance, or AI Risk Management.
- Strong understanding of modern data security challenges across cloud, SaaS, AI, and hybrid enterprise environments.
- Ability to engage executive stakeholders and articulate both business value and technical differentiation.
- Exceptional discovery, presentation, relationship-building, and consultative selling skills.
- Strong strategic account planning, territory management, and forecasting capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment and build trust across cross-functional stakeholders.
Why Proofpoint?
At 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:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
About us:
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. 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.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
Department Overview
The Data Security Specialist team at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing organization comprised of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to helping customers protect their most valuable asset: Data.
As one of Proofpoint’s key growth engines, the team supports a world-class customer base and drives adoption of an industry-leading Data Security platform and solutions spanning Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk Management, SaaS Data Protection, and Data Security for AI capabilities. As organizations increasingly embrace Generative AI and AI-powered business workflows, the Data Security team plays a critical role in helping customers innovate securely while maintaining visibility, governance, and control over sensitive information.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Security Sales Specialist to align with our Commercial Central and East team. Must reside Utah or Pittsburg, PA.
Reporting to the Director of Data Security Specialists, you will partner closely with Proofpoint’s core sales organization to drive growth across the region. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will help customers develop and execute modern data security strategies that address evolving risks across cloud, SaaS, insider threats, and AI-driven environments.
As organizations accelerate the adoption of AI, you will guide customers in protecting sensitive data, reducing AI-related risk, and enabling innovation securely through Proofpoint’s Data Security platform.
In this role, you will act as a strategic Data Security Specialist, partnering with account teams to develop, influence, and advance data security opportunities. You will bring consultative expertise to customer conversations, collaborate with partners, sales leadership, and technical teams, and help align Proofpoint’s data security capabilities to customer priorities, risk reduction goals, and measurable business outcomes.
Your Day-to-Day
- Build strong relationships across customer organizations and within Proofpoint to drive opportunities from discovery through close.
- Partner with core account teams to expand Proofpoint’s Data Security footprint within existing customers while identifying and capturing net-new opportunities.
- Lead customers and core sellers through the Data Security sales cycle utilizing industry best practices and Proofpoint’s proven methodologies for evaluating modern data security platforms.
- Act as a strategic advisor to customers navigating data security challenges related to cloud transformation, insider risk, regulatory compliance, and AI adoption.
- Drive conversations around Data Security for AI, helping organizations secure sensitive data used by Generative AI applications, AI copilots, SaaS AI capabilities, and emerging agentic workflows.
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers to develop account strategies, deliver impactful demonstrations, facilitate workshops, and execute proof-of-value and proof-of-concept programs.
- Partner with the channel ecosystem to expand market share and accelerate Data Security growth across the region.
- Develop and execute strategic account plans focused on pipeline generation, customer expansion, competitive displacement, and long-term platform adoption.
- Drive ongoing enablement of Proofpoint’s Data Security portfolio across the sales organization through training sessions, office hours, sales updates, role plays, and territory-specific support.
- Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity progression through Salesforce, and related sales tools.
What You Bring to the Team
- Proven success selling Data Security solutions into Enterprise and Strategic accounts.
- Experience with one or more of the following solution areas: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk Management (IRM/ITM), Cloud and SaaS Data Protection, Security Service Edge (SSE)/SASE, AI Security, AI Governance, or AI Risk Management.
- Strong understanding of modern data security challenges across cloud, SaaS, AI, and hybrid enterprise environments.
- Ability to engage executive stakeholders and articulate both business value and technical differentiation.
- Exceptional discovery, presentation, relationship-building, and consultative selling skills.
- Strong strategic account planning, territory management, and forecasting capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment and build trust across cross-functional stakeholders.
Why Proofpoint?
At 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:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Sales Engineer
Document your technical certifications before applying
PERM requires proof that your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather vendor certifications (CISSP, CEH, CCSP), degree transcripts, and employer letters confirming your security architecture or presales experience before you start outreach.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes tied to sales engineering or information security. Employers with prior filings have already navigated the process and are far less likely to stall on sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate to filter Security Sales Engineer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is a known employer capability, not just a recruiter promise.
Confirm job duties match PERM's prevailing wage tier
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that the role's posted salary meets the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your work location. A mismatch between actual pay and the certified wage level is a common PERM denial trigger.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer will cover PERM legal fees, who pays if the process is abandoned mid-filing, and whether an I-140 can be filed concurrently. Getting these terms in writing protects you if the employer changes priorities after the recruitment phase.
Understand how your nationality affects EB-3 wait times
EB-3 has no annual cap per se, but per-country limits create backlogs for nationals of India and China. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before committing to a sponsorship timeline so you can factor in realistic green card wait periods.
Green Card Security Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Sales Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Security Sales Engineer roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, plus specialized presales experience. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if the employer can demonstrate the role demands graduate-level expertise in security architecture or solutions design. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports a specialty occupation argument under either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap, which means selection is never guaranteed. PERM-based green card sponsorship targets permanent residency and has no lottery. The trade-off is timeline: PERM recruitment and DOL certification alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a visa that expires and requires renewal.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Security Sales Engineer position?
The employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, typically including print ads, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role. The job description filed with PERM must match actual duties and cannot require skills beyond what the employer genuinely needs. Any mismatch between the posted role and the sponsored candidate's background is a common audit trigger.
How can I find Security Sales Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards rarely filter by sponsorship type, so you'll spend significant time on roles where sponsorship isn't available or isn't specified. Migrate Mate lets you search Security Sales Engineer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already run PERM filings for similar roles rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers routinely file PERM while you're working on H-1B. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you file I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S. Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after the I-485 has been pending for 180 days without losing your place in line, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. USCIS evaluates portability claims case by case.