Email Security Engineer

Job Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

We are seeking a skilled Email Security Engineer to enhance the security, resilience, and reliability of our email environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing, managing, and optimizing email security solutions, with a preference for hands-on expertise in Proofpoint. This role will work closely with Security Operations, IT Infrastructure, and Incident Response teams to defend against phishing, spam, malware, and advanced email-borne threats.

About the Job

• Design, implement, and manage email security technologies and policies.
• Administer, configure, and optimize Proofpoint Email Protection, TAP, and related modules (preferred).
• Monitor email security alerts, analyze suspicious messages, and support threat detection and response.
• Develop and maintain policies for anti-phishing, anti-spam, DLP, and inbound/outbound mail hygiene.
• Partner with Identity & Access Management and IT teams to enforce secure email authentication (DMARC, SPF, DKIM).
• Perform tuning and configuration updates to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Support incident response activities for email-based threats, including investigations and remediation.
• Provide subject matter expertise on secure email architecture, best practices, and user awareness.
• Collaborate on security automation and reporting initiatives using scripting or integration tools.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and email security standards.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in email security engineering or a related cybersecurity role.
• Preferred hands-on experience with Proofpoint Email Protection and TAP.
• Strong understanding of email infrastructure, mail flow, SMTP, DNS, and email authentication (DMARC, SPF, DKIM).
• Experience investigating phishing incidents, malicious attachments, and email-based attack patterns.
• Familiarity with secure email gateways (SEGs), cloud email security, or Microsoft 365 email protection features.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools, threat intelligence, and incident response processes.
• Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (Proofpoint Certified Administrator, Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA CySA+, etc.).

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.

Here's a small snapshot:

• Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
• OPD coverage
• Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
• Counselling sessions to prioritizing mental well-being
• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi's products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.

To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

LOCATION

Mexico, D.F., Mexico

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

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