Contract Salesforce Administrator

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.

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

Proofpoint is looking for an experienced Contract Salesforce Administrator and business analyst to add to the Digital Platforms Team. The team is responsible for applications used by Proofpoint employees to help them be successful. These applications include but are not limited to Salesforce and the software integrated with it.

As a Salesforce Administrator and business analyst you will be responsible for day‑to‑day Salesforce admin work as well as solving critical business problems and acting as a knowledge expert for evolving new processes within the company. You will be working with representatives from every department – in particular, support, professional services & customer success – to build and maintain processes and manage data relating to them.

• Experience with business process optimization and great interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Great analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues and find effective Salesforce solutions.
• Knowledge of  administrative skills such as creating Users, Profiles, Roles, Custom Objects, Custom Fields, Page Layouts, Workflow Rules, Flows, Validation Rules, Approval Processes, Reports, Dashboards.
• Strong knowledge of importing & exporting data in Salesforce using tools such as Data Loader.
• Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience as SFDC Administrator/Business Systems Analyst working with various functional areas in Salesforce.
• Positive attitude and ability to learn new things quickly.
• Experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and CPQ is a plus.
• Must have  Administrator certification.  Advanced
• Administrator/Platform App Builder certification is a plus.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

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 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

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!