Solutions Engineer
Full Job Posting
Why Join Us
Joining Darktrace means becoming part of an innovative team that is at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a diverse range of clients, making a tangible impact on their security posture. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values collaboration and creativity. Together, we are shaping the future of cybersecurity—come be a part of it!
Role Overview
Join Darktrace’s vibrant Go-to-Market team in the role of a Solutions Engineer (SE). This dynamic and rewarding position requires a mix of technical expertise, cybersecurity passion, and sales acumen.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead between clients, partners, and our internal teams at Darktrace.
- Qualify, prioritize, and drive new business opportunities in coordination with an account team.
- Collaborate with our Sales team to identify client needs, implement effective sales strategies, and communicate deployment proposals.
- Establish yourself as a trusted advisor and technical authority to clients, from technical staff to C-suite executives.
- Conduct Proof of Value demonstrations of Darktrace technology to support opportunities where appropriate.
- Plan and design client-specific deployment strategies and architectures in varying coverage areas.
- Present as a technical leader in client engagements and support marketing events, executive dinners, conferences and roadshows as required.
- 3+ years of experience in security or network security
- 3+ pre-sales sales engineering team for a software organization
- 3+ years of experience in a sales engineering or solutions engineering role
- Strong knowledge of both on-premises and cloud networking
- Experience within the cyber security industry preferred
- Confident, polished communicator with a proven ability to build lasting, critical business relationships
- Proven experience in a technical pre-sales or solutions engineering role, ideally within the cybersecurity domain.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a client-oriented mindset.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
3+ years of experience in security or network security
3+ pre-sales sales engineering team for a software organization
3+ years of experience in a sales engineering or solutions engineering role
Strong knowledge of both on-premises and cloud networking
Experience within the cyber security industry preferred
Confident, polished communicator with a proven ability to build lasting, critical business relationships
Proven experience in a technical pre-sales or solutions engineering role, ideally within the cybersecurity domain.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving skills and a client-oriented mindset.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
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.
About Darktrace
Darktrace is a British cybersecurity company specialising in AI-powered cyber defence, threat detection, and autonomous response technology.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Darktrace
Technical Success Manager - Enterprise Accounts (France)
London, GBR
Renewals Manager, UKI
, GBR
Functional Consultant - Salesforce
, GBR
Assistant Tax Manager
, GBR
Workday Technical Systems Lead
Cambridge, GBR
Senior UX Researcher
Cambridge, GBR
Technical Success Manager - Enterprise Accounts (France)
London, GBR
Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer
London, GBR
Detection Engineer
Cambridge, GBR
