Principal Cyber Analyst, Darktrace
2 days a week in office
AI cybersecurity solutions
Posted today
AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Posted today
2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- This is a fast-paced role, so you need to make sure you're an organised, pro-active individual who is adaptable to change and comfortable wearing multiple hats
- Due to the nature of an ever-changing environment, we’re looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail, and strong deduction capabilities to analyse and problem solve technical issues which may arise. As a company that prides ourselves on our reactive capabilities, we are looking for someone who is able to work independently as part of a diverse team
- Have previous experience in a Cyber, Research, Intelligence or Analysis role,
- Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles and technologies,
- Be a team player with demonstrable aptitude at sharing knowledge and mentoring,
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, with strong proven analytical and time management skills,
- Have excellent communication skills, including both oral and written,
- Be a strong tactical decision-maker, handling unforeseen issues and complex decisions
What the job involves
- As a Principal Cyber Analyst, you will be tasked with visualising and communicating how Darktrace products have positively impacted our clients’ businesses. You will be in the thick of the action, analysing technical data to identify potential cyber threats and give our clients the peace of mind that they are protected by Darktrace’s suite of products.
- This role offers candidates with strong technical backgrounds the opportunity to have high impact with customers and to the organisation, particularly when it comes to supporting the development of others
- Use the Darktrace suite of products to prepare and present a variety of customer-facing reports,
- Investigate and communicate critical information about potential threats, ongoing compromises, and retrospective analysis of incidents internally and externally to clients,
- Real-time analysis of emerging threats in the SOC team,
- Confidently represent Analyst work and cyber security principles both internally and externally as required,
- Lead customer facing engagements,
- Act as a subject matter expert,
- Proactively share knowledge to mentor and guide junior professionals,
- Contribute to impactful projects that require an understanding of the wider business,
- Collaborate with a broad internal network to influence a variety of stakeholders at an operational level
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and
Salary benchmarks
Our take
With the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, the need for cutting-edge defence mechanisms has never been more critical. Darktrace addresses this challenge by leveraging AI-enabled threat detection technology, enabling organisations to swiftly identify and respond to abnormal network activity.
By utilising machine learning algorithms, Darktrace allows businesses to combat a wide range of cyber threats, from data breaches to insider attacks. This safeguards their digital assets and helps them maintaining operational resilience.
The company's recent acquisition by private equity giant Thoma Bravo marks a significant milestone in its journey. The acquisition provides Darktrace with access to a strong financial partner and deep software sector expertise, positioning it to further enhance its capabilities as a leading AI cybersecurity business.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Jul 2017
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $230.5m
Company benefits
- 23 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years’ service
- Additional birthday day off
- Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and minimum 5% employee contribution
- Optional BUPA private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Life assurance with a benefit of 4x your annual basic salary
- Employee Assistance Programme offering both on-line and telephone support and resources to you and your family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Active social and charity initiatives including our matched charitable giving scheme and employee recognition scheme
Company HQ
Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Poppy Gustafsson
(CEO)Previously a Corporate Controller at HP, a Fund Accountant at Amadeus Capital Partners and an Assistant Manager at Deloitte.
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
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