- Location
- New York Office, United States of America · Maryland (Remote) · Virginia (Remote) · Connecticut (Remote) · Massachusetts (Remote) · New York (Remote)
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- VP
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.
Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.
At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.
We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.
Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Security Executive Leader with deep practical cybersecurity experience and expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought leader, and public-facing evangelist. This highly visible role will drive technical and executive engagement with customers, partners, industry analysts, media, and the broader AI and cybersecurity community.
This individual combines hands-on security and AI expertise with exceptional communication, thought leadership, and strategic influencing skills. You will partner across Product, R&D, Marketing, and Go-to-Market teams to shape market conversations, represent the company's vision at industry events, provide executive-level security and AI strategy guidance, and develop compelling technical content that advances innovation and strengthens our market leadership.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
AI and Threat Research Technical Subject Matter Expert to assist with the following:
GTM support – Executive and Technical engagements with prospects and members of the AI and Security communities
Customer and Partner Executive and Technical engagements
Thought Leadership content generation
Speaking engagements
Marketing and Brand collaboration
Media engagements
Support or write technical whitepapers and blogs
Market research and Compliance understanding
Experience working with cybersecurity product and R&D teams
Provide security and AI strategy consultations
Remote position, must be willing to travel 25-40%
Qualifications & Experience
At least 15 years’ current experience and expertise in Data Science, Threat Research, Security, Machine Learning and/or AI
Actual experience in multiple ML algorithm types-strengths and limitation and desired implications of implementing models into an environments
Working for or with Enterprise level companies
Security Operations experience
Security strategy experience
Executive leadership experience
Speaking experience with recordings available if possible
Technical writing experience with samples if possible
Bachelors’ Degree or higher in STEM
Base salary $200,000 +
Benefits:
100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance Discount
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.
Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.
Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.