Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.
The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.
Job Description:
As a Senior Internal SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisation by leveraging Darktrace’s proprietary security technologies across network, cloud, email, endpoint, and zero‑trust environments. You will lead the triage, investigation, and response to security events generated from our security stack, while acting as an escalation point for complex internal security queries raised across the business.
This is a hybrid position working 2 days a week from either our London or Cambridge office.
Working across a broad range of security domains, you will contribute directly to incident response decision‑making, help shape processes and playbooks, and support the continued maturity of our SOC. This role offers the opportunity to refine your expertise, mentor junior analysts, and influence best practices in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
What Will I Do?
Lead the triage and investigation of security alerts across multiple environments using Darktrace and other security tooling.
Perform advanced incident analysis and coordinate remediation actions with internal stakeholders.
Act as an escalation point for complex security tickets raised within the business.
Drive continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities.
Monitor emerging threats and contribute to updating detection and response strategies.
Provide training, guidance, and knowledge‑sharing for junior analysts.
What Will I Need?
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
1–3 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity operations, or similar technical security function.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident presentation ability.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while collaborating effectively within a team.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Darktrace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Darktrace and has not been reviewed or approved by Darktrace.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is considered strong in the U.S., with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision noted alongside good networks. Plan quality stands out as a core strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off typically includes around 20–21 days of PTO plus paid holidays, with mentions of an additional birthday day. Parental and family leave are also described as part of the offering.
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Affordable Benefits — Employer-paid health coverage for employees—often extended to dependents—reduces premium costs. This makes core medical benefits more financially accessible.
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What We Do
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 5,500 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. The company’s fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company has 1,500 employees and over 30 offices worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine’s ‘Most Influential Companies’ for 2021.
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