Proofpoint

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Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective. And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• 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 their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. 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.

The Role:

Proofpoint is seeking a motivated IT Professional to join our Global IT Support Staff. We are looking for an intern to work onsite in our Draper office. This employee will be responsible for providing end-user support related to laptop hardware & software applications. Employee relies on experience and judgement as well as pre-established procedures and documentation to identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues presented through IT Help tickets. This role requires being a daily in-office employee. 

Day-to-Day:

• Troubleshoot and resolve IT Help tickets in a timely manner
• Provide technical support with computer hardware and software
• Complete IT onboarding and offboarding for all employees.
• Hardware provisioning and desk setups for end users
• Assist onsite and remote users with IT related inquiries
• Assist IT Management and other IT teams in other projects as needed

Job Requirements:

• Ability to successfully work as part of a team.
• Comfortable supporting both Mac/PC
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with both hardware and software
• Familiarity of desktop applications, (i.e., Office 365, McAfee AV, VPN, imaging software, etc.)
• Familiarity of other IT disciplines, (i.e., Telecom, Server operations, Video conference, etc.)
• Customer Service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to troubleshoot/problem solve
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• This role requires being a daily in-office employee

Candidate Profile:

You have the ability and interest in working part-time (a maximum of 30 hours/week) in our Draper, UT office. You are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree and are successfully maintaining an above average GPA. This internship is scheduled to start immediately and end August 2024.

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 driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT. 

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