Tier 1 Technical Support Engineer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Proofpoint Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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.

The Role and the Team

Proofpoint is seeking a Frontline Product Support Engineer for our Enterprise level product range. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of email administration and security, DNS, IP networking, and cloud services provision and will be highly experienced in providing excellent customer service and problem escalation/resolution.

This Japanese speaking role is open to both in Japan or Sydney Australia

Your day-to-day

  • Provide support to system administrators & partners during the hours of 9am to 6pm APJ (hours may differ depending on customer demand and business need).
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support of complex technical issues via phone, web based tools and email
  • Advise customers regarding the product's proper use and address specific systems issues
  • Manage product escalations, act as a liaison between customers, and various levels of tiered support
  • If needed, candidate will assist customers during installations and configuration

What you bring to the team

  • 5 + years or above experience in Cyber Security in a technical support/help desk environment
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH, DNS, SMTP, FTP, LDAP, MySQL & Exchange environment
  • Experience with Linux would be beneficial
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Solid experience not only in problem analysis and resolution of software problems but also escalations management
  • Proven ability to function in a self-directed environment
  • Must excel in a fast-paced, agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required for success
  • Innovative thinker who is positive, proactive, and readily embraces change
  • Ability to handle clients professionally during all interfaces
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in both Japanese and English
  • Relevant studies in Computer Science or 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 #LifeAtPFPT

#LI-PC1

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

Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers' sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today's advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

  • Build and enhance our proven security platform
  • Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
  • Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
  • Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.



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