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Systems Security Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled candidates with a bachelor's degree. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, and cybersecurity demand means many large tech, defense, and financial firms run active PERM pipelines for this specialty.
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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
The Role
The Security Solutions Engineer (SSE) is a seasoned information security professional responsible for strengthening the security posture of customer IT environments. In this customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring the health, performance, and optimization of critical security solutions while helping customers maximize the value of their investments.
As a technical subject matter expert, you will manage the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technologies such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). You'll collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize security policies, and deliver innovative solutions that protect critical business assets.
This role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for solving complex security challenges in dynamic enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DLP and CASB technologies, providing guidance to customers and internal teams.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for customer environments, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and break/fix scenarios.
- Design, configure, and optimize DLP and CASB policies and detection logic to improve customer security posture.
- Collaborate with Program Analysts and fellow Security Solutions Engineers to develop and tune customer security solutions.
- Ensure systems are optimally configured and scalable to support future customer growth.
- Escalate complex technical issues through established internal and vendor support channels.
- Document activities and manage projects using internal CRM and case management systems.
- Review and validate change requests to ensure accuracy and successful implementation.
- Support team objectives by helping achieve customer Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
- Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and analysts by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, providing after-hours and weekend support as required.
- Maintain flexibility to support customer needs and business priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies, including platforms such as Proofpoint, Symantec, McAfee/Trellix, or Forcepoint, and/or Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions including Proofpoint, CloudSOC/Elastica, Skyhigh, or Netskope.
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Strong understanding of:
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Enterprise networking concepts
- Technical support and systems administration
- Windows Server administration
-
Unix/Linux administration
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Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and a customer-first approach.
- Passion for solving complex technical challenges through creative and innovative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience supporting web proxy or secure email gateway technologies.
- Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle databases.
- Knowledge of regular expressions (Regex).
- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, or Java.
- Vendor certifications related to supported technologies.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Network+, or equivalent.
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!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 92,800.00 - 136,070.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 75,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 68,600.00 - 100,650.00 USD
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
The Role
The Security Solutions Engineer (SSE) is a seasoned information security professional responsible for strengthening the security posture of customer IT environments. In this customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring the health, performance, and optimization of critical security solutions while helping customers maximize the value of their investments.
As a technical subject matter expert, you will manage the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technologies such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). You'll collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize security policies, and deliver innovative solutions that protect critical business assets.
This role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for solving complex security challenges in dynamic enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DLP and CASB technologies, providing guidance to customers and internal teams.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for customer environments, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and break/fix scenarios.
- Design, configure, and optimize DLP and CASB policies and detection logic to improve customer security posture.
- Collaborate with Program Analysts and fellow Security Solutions Engineers to develop and tune customer security solutions.
- Ensure systems are optimally configured and scalable to support future customer growth.
- Escalate complex technical issues through established internal and vendor support channels.
- Document activities and manage projects using internal CRM and case management systems.
- Review and validate change requests to ensure accuracy and successful implementation.
- Support team objectives by helping achieve customer Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
- Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and analysts by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, providing after-hours and weekend support as required.
- Maintain flexibility to support customer needs and business priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies, including platforms such as Proofpoint, Symantec, McAfee/Trellix, or Forcepoint, and/or Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions including Proofpoint, CloudSOC/Elastica, Skyhigh, or Netskope.
-
Strong understanding of:
-
Enterprise networking concepts
- Technical support and systems administration
- Windows Server administration
-
Unix/Linux administration
-
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and a customer-first approach.
- Passion for solving complex technical challenges through creative and innovative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience supporting web proxy or secure email gateway technologies.
- Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle databases.
- Knowledge of regular expressions (Regex).
- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, or Java.
- Vendor certifications related to supported technologies.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Network+, or equivalent.
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!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 92,800.00 - 136,070.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 75,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 68,600.00 - 100,650.00 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Security Engineer
Document your security clearance credentials early
If you hold an active U.S. security clearance, get written documentation of its level and scope before applying. Clearance-eligible candidates move faster through PERM-sponsoring roles in defense contracting and federal agencies, where employers face stricter labor market tests.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Systems Security Engineer positions. Defense contractors, financial institutions, and cloud infrastructure firms file repeatedly, signaling an established sponsorship process rather than a one-off hire.
Align your job description to DOL wage categories
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your level. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Systems Security Engineer and confirm which Level I through IV wage tier your experience matches before negotiating your offer with the sponsoring employer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a strong specialized credential, push your employer to file under EB-2, which avoids the longer PERM labor test for professional roles. EB-3 works for bachelor's-level hires but adds a separate priority date queue.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Run a targeted search on Migrate Mate to surface Systems Security Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This cuts research time and surfaces PERM-active companies in cybersecurity, cloud, and government contracting sectors.
Negotiate filing timeline before accepting your offer
Ask your prospective employer when they plan to start the PERM process after your start date. Many employers wait six to twelve months before filing. Confirming the timeline upfront protects you from indefinite delays after you've already changed status or relocated.
Green Card Systems Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role requirements. EB-2 covers positions that require a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in information security. EB-3 covers roles filled by candidates with a four-year degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Your employer decides which category to file under based on the actual job requirements, not just your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial term and an annual lottery cap. PERM is the first stage of permanent residency, with no annual cap at the employer-petition level. The PERM process requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available before your employer can file an I-140 immigrant petition. Total timelines run two to four years depending on your country of birth and priority date backlog, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary status.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Systems Security Engineers?
Defense contractors, federal consulting firms, cloud platform providers, and large financial institutions file PERM applications for this role category most consistently. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and repeat PERM pipelines. You can verify employer filing history using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database, which shows certified PERM applications by employer name and job title. Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Systems Security Engineer roles at employers with active green card sponsorship records.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification is tied to the original employer and cannot transfer. After your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, federal portability rules allow you to transfer the case to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Systems Security Engineer roles often qualify under this rule given their consistent SOC code alignment across defense, finance, and technology employers.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Systems Security Engineer?
DOL analyst review for PERM applications currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether your case is selected for audit. After certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, which takes several additional months under standard processing. If your country of birth is subject to a priority date backlog, the adjustment of status stage can extend the total timeline significantly. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly to track your priority date movement.