Senior DevOps Engineer, Darktrace
Linux Focused
2+ days a week in office
AI cybersecurity solutions
Open for applications
AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Open for applications
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- To be suitable for the role you will have had hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with supporting technologies like ArgoCD and Helm
- You will also have strong experience of monitoring, logging, and observability practices, with expertise across technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry, and the ELK stack. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate
- Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, with a strong track record of designing, building, automating, and supporting enterprise-scale software platforms and services
- Deep Linux administration and engineering experience, including performance tuning, security hardening, automation, troubleshooting, and supporting large-scale production environments
- Experience working within a predominantly Microsoft technology ecosystem, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Windows-based services, whilst championing Linux-first operational practices where appropriate
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and automation tooling such as Terraform, Ansible, and similar technologies
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating resilient, scalable, and highly available systems supporting business-critical applications
- Strong understanding of networking, security, identity, and platform reliability principles within modern enterprise environments
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to lead technical investigations and communicate complex concepts to a range of stakeholders
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Go, or PowerShell, with a focus on automation, tooling, and operational excellence
- Extensive experience designing, building, and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar platforms
- Experience mentoring engineers, driving DevOps best practices, and contributing to technical strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams
What the job involves
- Join our esteemed R&D teams where groundbreaking innovations fuel our company's meteoric rise
- As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and refining the backbone of our products across a diverse spectrum of projects, leveraging a rich tapestry of tools and technologies that define the cutting edge of our industry
- Your responsibilities will be multifaceted, encompassing the development, management, configuration, and automation of systems and services within the dynamic landscapes of Azure (primary) and AWS (secondary) Additionally you will be:
- Collaborating within agile, specialized teams, you'll infuse your expertise into projects, whether working independently or fostering fresh ideas to propel our endeavors forward
- Your adept prioritization skills will ensure seamless integration into broader organizational goals, addressing immediate challenges while advancing our collective progress
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 maintain operational resilience.
The company's 2024 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.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
Edward Jennings
(President & CEO)Previously CEO of QuickBase, COO Mimecast and was the Chief Marketing Officer at Veracode.
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