Senior AI & Cyber Defense Specialist

Darktrace; München; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave

Birthday day off

Deutschlandticket

Pluxee Benefit Card

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing package

Job summary

Darktrace Education seeks a Senior Education Specialist to join the cyber security training team. This customer-focused role blends Educational, Technical, and Cyber Security skills to craft and deliver excellent learning experiences that maximize customer value.

The position can be based in Munich or London, requiring office presence 2-3 days a week. You will report to the Director of Training (EMEA) and lead global training initiatives, including virtual and on-site sessions with travel across

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English with ability to train technically in both languages.
• Strong IT and cybersecurity fundamentals knowledge.
• Experience delivering technical training to professional audiences.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiences.
• Willingness to travel within the DACH region and occasionally across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design (Classroom, Virtual, eLearning & On-Demand).
• Instructor-led Training delivery.
• Certification development and delivery.
• Development of Educational Technologies to enhance learning experiences.
• Deliver training remotely and onsite; occasional international travel.

Skills

Instructional Design

Training delivery

Public speaking

German fluency

English fluency

Educational technologies

Tools

eLearning tools

Job 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:

Darktrace Education offers global training services that allows our customers to rapidly learn how to use and get the best value from Darktrace solutions.

Darktrace is looking for a Senior Education Specialist to join our cyber security training team. This is a customer focused role that leverages a combination of Educational, Technical, and Cyber Security skills to develop and deliver the best learning experience and maximize customer value.

This opportunity can be based in either Munich or London, and you will be required to be in the office 2-3 days a week. Please submit your application in English.

What will I be doing:

Reporting to our Director of Training (EMEA), this exciting and diverse role touches on all aspects of running a global cyber defense education service including:

• Instructional Design (Classroom, Virtual, eLearning & On-Demand)
• Instructor-led Training
• Certification
• Development of Educational Technologies

Training is delivered both remotely (online) & onsite with occasional International travel.

What experience do I need:

• Professional fluency in German and English, with the ability to deliver technical training and answer questions confidently in both languages
• Strong practical knowledge of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals, including enterprise networking, common network protocols, network and endpoint security, cloud environments, identity, email security, threats and vulnerabilities, security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, security operations and SIEM concepts
• Demonstrable experience delivering technical training, workshops, product education or classroom instruction to professional audiences
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured and engaging learning experiences
• Confidence delivering demonstrations, practical exercises, and scenario-based training
• Comfort managing a regular schedule of virtual and in-person training sessions
• Strong organisational skills, including session preparation, learner administration, and follow-up
• Ability to work independently while following established curricula, delivery standards, and operational processes
• Willingness to travel within the DACH region and occasionally across EMEA

Benefits:

• 30 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Deutschlandticket for sustainable commuting
• Pluxee Benefit Card with a monthly tax-free allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive employee protection and wellbeing package, including life, disability and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

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.