250 jobs proof of Cork’s tech talent

A major global cybersecurity and compliance company has opened a new international hub in Cork, creating more than 250 jobs in the next two years.

Proofpoint say they also have plans for ongoing, active recruitment and continued investment in Cork, where they already employ 100+ workers currently.

With global headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, and offices worldwide, including in the UK and Northern Ireland, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks.

The Cork city centre hub will initially house key functions for the business, including engineering, research and development (R&D), customer support, finance, and marketing.

Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber welcomed the announcement: “Proofpoint is a great addition to the thriving cybersecurity cluster in Cork. The announcement that it is to expand its employee base here in Cork to 250 is hugely positive and shows that firms like Proofpoint recognise Cork’s competitive offering for businesses in the technology and innovation space.”

Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment said the 250 jobs is a significant boost for the region and “highlights our ongoing efforts to support enterprise development and employment opportunities across the country. We look forward to seeing Proofpoint thrive and contribute to Ireland’s dynamic tech ecosystem.”

Rémi Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Proofpoint said: “Our expansion into Ireland is critical to our international growth, solidifying our ability to protect European organisations and our commitment to delivering innovative technology that addresses our customers’ needs.”

“Keeping ahead of today’s threat landscape and accelerating our position as a trusted cybersecurity partner for the world’s leading organisations requires exceptional people. We are excited to be able to tap into Ireland’s strong technology ecosystem, with its broad cybersecurity talent base,” said Kim Sullivan, Chief People Officer at Proofpoint. “Our new Cork office will house a dynamic and diverse group of teams, working on challenging and meaningful projects, helping us to make an ongoing impact on such a vital and evolving industry.”

Proofpoint currently has over 4,500 employees globally. The company hires the most innovative talent in the world to help protect some of the world’s most security-conscious organisations against an increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape.

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said Proofpoint’s choice of Cork “emphasises the critical importance of regional investment and showcases the south-west region’s established cybersecurity cluster and the abundant talent available regionally and indeed across the country. Proofpoint’s expansion further solidifies Ireland's reputation as a premier location for global cybersecurity and compliance companies.”

For more information on current job opportunities in Cork, visit Proofpoint's career page.