Senior Cybersecurity Pre-sales Engineer
The posting
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.
- Fluency in Italian and English is essential.



Benefits
- Four weeks holiday + all public holidays,
- Additional day off for your birthday,
- Accident, death & disability insurance,
- Meal vouchers,
- 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.



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.
Taken from Darktrace's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Darktrace
Sells AI that learns each organization's normal behavior and stops attacks across network, cloud, OT, email and AI systems, to security teams at mid-market companies and large enterprises.
Pay schedule: Account executives earn on an OTC plan split evenly between base and commission, with commission uncapped per the London posting, and a UK posting lists life insurance at four times base salary and a salary sacrifice pension.
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