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Security Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your permanent residency, making direct employer sponsorship the central step in your path.
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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 Specialist
Document your specialized security credentials early
Compile certifications like CISSP, CPP, or Security+ alongside your degree transcripts before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify you meet the minimum job requirements, so organized credential documentation speeds up the labor certification filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under security-related SOC codes. Employers who have completed the process before are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship midway when unexpected DOL audit requests arrive.
Find green-card-sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Specialist jobs by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Searching by role and sponsorship intent cuts the time spent on employers unlikely to navigate the PERM process for a security hire.
Clarify whether the role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires the position to genuinely demand an advanced degree or its equivalent. Many Security Specialist postings list a bachelor's as sufficient, placing them under EB-3. Confirming this with your prospective employer before the offer stage prevents category mismatches at the I-140 filing step.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover PERM labor certification and I-140 filing costs and who pays if you leave within two years. USCIS permits employers to seek repayment of some costs, so getting written clarity protects you before the process begins.
Understand how background investigation clearances affect your PERM timeline
Security Specialist roles in federal contracting or critical infrastructure often require clearance adjudications that run parallel to PERM. DOL's recruitment audit window and clearance timelines can overlap, so align both tracks with your employer's HR team to avoid delays at the labor certification stage.
Green Card Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Security Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 because the role commonly requires a bachelor's degree rather than an advanced degree. However, if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field, your employer can pursue EB-2 instead. The actual job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM application determine the category, not the job title alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Security Specialist?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent and not subject to the H-1B visa annual lottery. The PERM labor certification process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 24 months before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal. There's no cap on EB-3 petition filings, which removes the lottery uncertainty that makes H-1B sponsorship unpredictable for many foreign professionals.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Security Specialist role?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a regulated recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL reviews the application, which can take six months or longer if selected for an audit. Once certified, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can only begin adjustment of status or consular processing after your priority date becomes current on the Visa Bulletin.
How can I find Security Specialist jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Security Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many employers are open to green card sponsorship but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings, so filtering by verified sponsorship activity gives you a far more targeted list than generic job searches.
Can a security clearance requirement complicate my green card sponsorship as a foreign national?
Yes, roles requiring a U.S. government security clearance can create a significant conflict for foreign nationals because clearance adjudication typically requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. If the position requires a clearance before you hold a green card, the employer may need to sponsor you into a non-clearance-required role first, then transition you after you receive permanent residency. Confirm the clearance requirements with your employer before the PERM process begins.