Business Analyst, Security & Compliance

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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People.  Proofpoint.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst, Security and Compliance to enhance Proofpoint’s security compliance programs, ensuring our product portfolio meets the rigorous standards of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications. Reporting to the Global Head of Governance and Compliance, this role is pivotal ensuring strong execution to maintain compliance across the organization. You will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Legal, and a broad set of business stakeholders to drive security assurance, manage audit processes, and strengthen Proofpoint’s risk posture. Responsibilities

• Lead Compliance Initiatives – Drive and oversee the successful certification and continuous compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, ensuring alignment with Proofpoint’s security and risk management strategies.

• Manage Internal & External Audits – Coordinate and execute internal readiness assessments and manage third-party audits, ensuring adherence to security frameworks and industry best practices.

• Develop Policies & Controls – Establish, refine, and enforce security governance policies, controls, and processes that support regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

• Risk Management & Remediation – Identify compliance risks, conduct gap analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement remediation plans.

• Stakeholder Collaboration – Act as the primary compliance liaison between engineering, security, legal, product management, and external auditors, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.

• Continuous Improvement – Monitor evolving security regulations, industry standards, and best practices, proactively adapting policies and controls to maintain compliance and improve security posture.

• Training & Awareness – Develop and deliver security governance training to relevant stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness. What You Bring

• Proven experience (4+ years) in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), preferably within a SaaS or cloud security environment.

• Deep knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, NIST, GDPR, and other security standards and frameworks.

• Demonstrated success in managing security audits from planning to certification.

• Experience implementing security policies, controls, and risk management frameworks in a complex enterprise environment.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate security and compliance requirements into actionable business processes.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work – Play a crucial role in securing Proofpoint’s products and ensuring regulatory compliance for a global cybersecurity leader.

• Collaborative Culture – Work with a talented team of security and compliance professionals who are passionate about protecting customers.

• Career Growth – Expand your expertise in security governance and compliance in a fast-evolving, high-growth industry.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work in Cork, Ireland—a thriving hub for cybersecurity and technology.

Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
 

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!