Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer

Darktrace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Life insurance 4x salary

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking Solutions Engineers to support our sales teams with technical pre-sales and post-sales engagements, partnering with Account Executives to drive revenue and adoption of our AI-driven cybersecurity products.

You will be the go-to technical contact for clients, partners and internal teams, delivering POV engagements, Threat Intelligence presentations, and custom integrations while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a technical background and existing sales engineer experience in pre-sales/post-sales engagements are welcome.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity with knowledge of network devices and security systems (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Firewalls, IDA, IPS, SIEM).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to share complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work in a team, deliver to deadlines and build lasting business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to technical contact between clients, partners and internal teams.
• Support full end-to-end sales processes and deliver POV (Proof of Value) engagements.
• Present Threat Intelligence Reports to diverse audiences, including technical teams and executives.
• Design and build client integrations and define solution architectures.

Skills

Technical pre-sales

Pre-sales experience

Post-sales experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Networking protocols

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer relationships

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 D escription :

Following the rapidly continued growth of our customer base, Darktrace are looking to add to our team of Solutions Engineers. These fast-paced, technical and customer facing roles support our sales teams in ensuring customer needs are met.

What will I be doing:

You will use your expertise to provide technical pre-sales and post-sales support, partnering with Account Executives and Customer Success Managers to drive revenue growth and further the adoption of our products. These roles offer accelerated career development and numerous opportunities for personal advancement. You'll be provided with extensive training and support and you build upon your existing skills in this role.

You'll be the go-to technical point of contact between clients, partners and internal teams here at Darktrace, providing your passion and expertise on our cutting edge cyber security solutions to become a trusted advisor to our clients. Your technical excellence will be highly valued as you meet client and internal team needs, ultimately leading to increased revenue and client satisfaction. You will also be;

• Working alongside the sales teams in meeting with clients regularly through the full end-to-end sales processes, being accountable for the delivery of POV (Proof of Value) engagements,
• Presenting Threat Intelligence Reports and advice to a variety of audiences, from technical teams to C-level Executives,
• Designing and building custom client integrations and defining solution architectures.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applications from candidates that come from a technical background with existing sales engineer experience in pre-sales/post-sales engagements.

Ideally you'll have an avid interest in cybersecurity with a strong knowledge of network and security devices/systems (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Firewalls, IDA, IPS, SIEM as well as knowledge of TCP/IP and common networking protocols). You'll also likely have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbally) and the ability to share complex technical information in a compelling way,
• The ability to work as part of a team in an innovative and fast-paced environment while delivering to deadlines,
• The ability to build long lasting business relationships.

Benefits:

• 23 days' holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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.