SRE Engineer II
At a glance
Mid-level Site Reliability role at Proofpoint. India · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Deploy and operate distributed platforms in multiple regions, keeping availability, scale, and performance in view
- Build Kubernetes infrastructure and Helm charts so large applications can be deployed consistently
- Use Grafana metrics to spot service issues early, then improve reliability through automation
- Work with developers on CI/CD readiness and handle production incidents through investigation and root-cause analysis
- Create incident response procedures, including alerting and runbooks for production teams
What you bring
- Four to five years in site reliability, DevOps, or a comparable role
- Production Kubernetes experience, plus hands-on work with Terraform and AWS infrastructure
- Experience using Helm, Bash, and CI/CD automation in large distributed systems
- A strong grasp of high-availability design, containers, microservices, and cloud-native systems
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level SRE with production Kubernetes experience who can operate distributed infrastructure and troubleshoot live systems. Python or Go, Grafana dashboard work, observability tools, and multi-region deployment experience are useful additions.
From the employer
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
About the role:
We are looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our team and help build, deploy, scale, and operate highly reliable distributed systems. You will play a key role in deploying and managing platforms across multiple regions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deploy, manage, and scale distributed platforms across multiple geographic regions
• Design and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure for large-scale applications
• Build and manage Helm charts for efficient and repeatable deployments
• Monitor system health using Grafana dashboards and metrics; proactively identify and resolve issues
• Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability through automation and best practices
• Handle large-scale deployments and improve infrastructure for growth
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth CI/CD and production readiness
• Implement observability, alerting, and incident response processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Write and maintain run books for incident response
Required Qualifications
• 4–5 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, git...)
• Strong experience with AWS (eks, vpc, s3, ecr, iam role etc)
• Solid experience with Helm charts for application deployment
• Strong experience in bash scripting and tooling
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and high-availability architectures
• Strong understanding of containerization, micro-services, and cloud-native ecosystems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills in production environments Preferred Skills
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Golang, Python
• Experience building and managing Grafana dashboards and metrics
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Loki, etc.)
• Experience with multi-region deployments and global infrastructure
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!
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