VP, Security & AI Strategy

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought leader, and public-facing evangelist for AI and cybersecurity.
• Drive technical and executive engagement with customers, partners, industry analysts, media, and the broader AI and cybersecurity community.
• 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.
• Develop compelling technical content that advances innovation and strengthens market leadership.
• Act as AI and Threat Research Technical Subject Matter Expert for GTM support – executive and technical engagements with prospects and members of the AI and Security communities.
• Engage with customer and partner executives and technical teams.
• Generate thought‑leadership content.
• Participate in speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Brand teams.
• Engage with media.
• Support or write technical whitepapers and blogs.
• Conduct market research and ensure compliance understanding.
• Work with cybersecurity product and R&D teams.
• Provide security and AI strategy consultations.

Qualifications

• 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, limitations, and desired implications of implementing models into environments.
• Experience working for or with enterprise‑level companies.
• Security Operations experience.
• Security strategy experience.
• Executive leadership experience.
• Speaking experience (recordings available if possible).
• Technical writing experience (samples if possible).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM.
• Remote position with willingness to travel 25‑40%.

Benefits

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

Pay

Base salary $200,000 + Benefits