Proofpoint

DevOps Engineer

Proofpoint • $100K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in DevOps/SRE, with flexibility for software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
  • Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools, preferably Terraform
  • Hands-on expertise in container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or ECS
  • Coding skills in languages such as Go, Python, or JavaScript
  • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure environments
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure on AWS and other clouds
  • Build and manage Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines from scratch
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions
  • Drive automation for build, deployment, and operational tasks
  • Ensure security standards for infrastructure and applications
  • Participate in on-call rotations during daytime.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits coverage
  • Customizable career success pathways
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Recognition for contributions in real-time
  • Opportunities for global collaboration and networking.
Full Job Description
About the Role We are seeking a curious and self-motivated DevOps Engineer with experience in building and operating modern cloud infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for scalability, reliability, and performance of our systems, CI/CD pipelines, security, and compliance with company policies. This position requires strong expertise in at least one Cloud Computing Platform (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI), at least one IAC tool (Terraform preferred), at least one Container Orchestration System (k8s, ECS, nomad, etc.), and at least basic skills writing software (go, python, any language). Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure on AWS (and other cloud providers) • Build and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines • Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions • Drive automation across build, deployment, and operational tasks • Maintain security standards of infrastructure (containers, application dependencies, terraform dependencies, firewalls, service meshes, etc.) • Participation in on call rotations (primarily during your daytime) Requirements • Experience in AI driven development & debugging • 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps / SRE (some years could be substituted by experience in software engineering in general). • Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as a Code • Solid understanding of AWS services (or other clouds) • Experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratch & supporting existing ones • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Datadog) • Coding skills in at least one programming language (Go, JS, Python) • Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and infrastructure monitoring 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. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

About Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud-based solutions for threat protection, compliance, governance, and secure communication. The company's products include email security, advanced threat protection, information protection, digital risk protection, and compliance and archiving. Proofpoint serves customers in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, government, and education. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
Learn more about Proofpoint
Size
3,658 employees
Market Cap
$10 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$163.8 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+31.7%
Revenue
$1 billion
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