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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, we stop targeted threats, safeguard data, and make compliance easier. Our mission is to help organizations worldwide protect their people and defend their data against cyber threats and compliance risks.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Governance and Compliance to lead and 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 in building and leading a high-performing Governance and Compliance team, developing the strategy, and 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

Build & Lead a High-Performing Team – Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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 in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), preferably within a SaaS or cloud security environment.

Strong experience building, leading, and developing high-performing compliance teams.

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

Demonstrated success in leading compliance programs and managing security audits from planning to certification.

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

Strong project management and leadership 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.

Leadership Opportunity – Build and lead a world-class compliance team that drives security assurance across the organization.

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.
 

If you're an experienced governance and compliance leader with a passion for building teams and driving security excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

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