Specialist Platform Engineer, Darktrace

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Terraform

ELK

Jenkins

Ansible

Azure

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

AI cybersecurity solutions

Be an early applicant

AI cybersecurity solutions

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSaaSCyber Security

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Terraform

ELK

Jenkins

Ansible

Azure

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSaaSCyber Security

Company mission

To free the world from cyber disruption.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Your expertise in container orchestration, particularly with Kubernetes and other cloud-native tools, will be essential
You should have skills in scripting or application development, with proficiency in Python
Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, along with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies, is important
A good understanding of networking and security principles is crucial, as is the ability to solve problems and analyze patterns in behavior and logs
Experience with continuous integration systems such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins,
Proficiency in working with source control systems,
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English both in written and verbal forms

What the job involves

As a Specialist Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying and scaling our global cloud applications
You will support development teams in optimizing the use of public cloud resources and assist with the transition of new applications to production
Implementing scalable, high-availability cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or GCP,
Designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI,
Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible,
Managing containerized applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
Ensuring robust monitoring and logging using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and Datadog,
Implementing security best practices, including network segmentation, encryption, and identity and access management (IAM)
Conducting performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources to ensure cost efficiency and high performance

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.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (3.3)

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.

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