Security Architecture Engineer

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI cybersecurity company in Cambridge is looking for a Security Architecture Engineer to secure applications and infrastructure. The role includes configuring security tools, automating log ingestion, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and governance. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of cloud security and scripting. Competitive benefits include extensive holiday, private medical, and life insurance.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance of 4 times base salary

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Basic experience with baseline security configurations.
• Understanding of cloud security in AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience in enterprise SaaS applications deployment.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain security tooling for various platforms.
• Develop automated solutions for security log ingestion.
• Collaborate with teams on security standards and practices.

Skills

Enterprise security tooling awareness

Automation and scripting skills

Cloud security best practices

Communication and collaboration

Education

Professional cybersecurity certifications

Relevant vendor training or education

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Job description

###Security Architecture Engineer page is loaded## Security Architecture Engineerlocations: Cambridge Office: London Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101095Darktrace 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 . **Job D****escription****:**As a Security Architecture Engineer, you will help secure the applications and infrastructure platforms used throughout our business, encompassing on-premises, SaaS, IaaS and PaaS solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include automating security tool ingestion of system logs, configuration of security baselines, auditing deployed applications for security compliance and collaborating with the development team to produce new Darktrace product detections. You will work closely with the IT, DevOps, Security Compliance and executive leaderships teams to ensure that we maintain the highest security standards. This is a hands-on role, where you’ll be configuring security controls within enterprise tooling, including CASB, SSPM, and CSPM solutions, as well as writing scripts and building automations that save time and secure the business.**What will I be doing:*** Build, deploy, configure and maintain security tooling, for on-premises, SaaS, IaaS and PaaS solutions.* Analyze, configure, audit, and document the security settings of authorized systems and associated integrations.* Develop automated solutions to ingest security logs into the central security logging solution and Darktrace products.* Participate in the incident response planning processes as it pertains to cyber threats.* Partner with the DevOps, Product, and Integrations teams to develop new Darktrace product detections and capabilities.* Provide recommendations to Security, IT, Development, and business stakeholders to improve the governance and lifecycle management of internal systems**What experience do I need:*** Awareness of common enterprise security tooling, including deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance* Basic experience developing and maintaining baseline security configurations.* An understanding of cloud security best practices and a working knowledge of any of the major cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP)* Security experience with common enterprise SaaS applications. (e.g., Salesforce, Workday, Hubspot, Azure, AWS, GCP, SalesLoft, etc.)* Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps best practices gained from academic or hands-on experience building in the cloud.* Professional cybersecurity certifications, relevant vendor training, or comparable education in cloud or SaaS platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Salesforce).* Proficiency with at least one scripting language and experience working with version control systems such as Gitlab or Github.* An intellectually curious team player with excellent communication, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills.**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.