Darktrace

VP, Security & AI Strategy

Darktrace$200K — $240K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Data Science, Threat Research, Security, AI, and Machine Learning.
  • Hands-on expertise with a variety of ML algorithms and their real-world applications.
  • Experience collaborating with or for enterprise-level companies.
  • Proven experience in Security Operations and developing security strategies.
  • Executive leadership experience with a strong track record in communication and influence.
  • Demonstrated speaking experience; recordings preferred.
  • Technical writing background with available samples.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with executives and technical stakeholders in the AI and security communities.
  • Conduct customer and partner interactions to foster relationships and trust.
  • Generate thought leadership content to shape industry conversations.
  • Present at industry events to promote the company's vision and initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Brand teams for strategic outreach efforts.
  • Engage with media to enhance market presence and educate audiences.
  • Support or author technical whitepapers and blog content to advance understanding and innovation.
  • Conduct market research and navigate compliance standards effectively.
  • Provide consultation on security and AI strategies to elevate organizational capabilities.
  • Willingness to travel 25-40% for engagements.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Paid parental leave to support familial growth.
  • Discounts available for pet insurance to promote pet wellness.
  • Life insurance for peace of mind in emergencies.
  • Commuter benefits to ease travel costs.
  • 401(k) savings plan to prepare for retirement.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Security Executive Leader with deep practical cybersecurity experience and expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought leader, and public-facing evangelist. This highly visible role will drive technical and executive engagement with customers, partners, industry analysts, media, and the broader AI and cybersecurity community.

This individual combines hands-on security and AI expertise with exceptional communication, thought leadership, and strategic influencing skills. You will partner across Product, R&D, Marketing, and Go-to-Market teams to shape market conversations, represent the company's vision at industry events, provide executive-level security and AI strategy guidance, and develop compelling technical content that advances innovation and strengthens our market leadership.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

AI and Threat Research Technical Subject Matter Expert to assist with the following:

  • GTM support - Executive and Technical engagements with prospects and members of the AI and Security communities


  • Customer and Partner Executive and Technical engagements


  • Thought Leadership content generation


  • Speaking engagements


  • Marketing and Brand collaboration


  • Media engagements


  • Support or write technical whitepapers and blogs


  • Market research and Compliance understanding


  • Experience working with cybersecurity product and R&D teams


  • Provide security and AI strategy consultations


  • Remote position, must be willing to travel 25-40%


Qualifications & Experience

  • At least 15 years' current experience and expertise in Data Science, Threat Research, Security, Machine Learning and/or AI


  • Actual experience in multiple ML algorithm types-strengths and limitation and desired implications of implementing models into an environments


  • Working for or with Enterprise level companies


  • Security Operations experience


  • Security strategy experience


  • Executive leadership experience


  • Speaking experience with recordings available if possible


  • Technical writing experience with samples if possible


  • Bachelors' Degree or higher in STEM
  • Base salary $200,000 +


Benefits:
  • 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance Discount
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program

As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.

About Darktrace

Darktrace is a cybersecurity company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. The company was founded in 2013 by a group of mathematicians and former intelligence experts from MI5 and GCHQ. Darktrace's flagship product, the Enterprise Immune System, is a self-learning AI that can detect and respond to cyber threats across a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and energy. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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