Senior Cloud Security Specialist, Global Blackbelt

Darktrace

. Partner with account teams and regional leadership to develop AI security strategies supporting revenue growth, customer retention, and platform expansion .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cloud Security, AI Security, and Cybersecurity, with a strong ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead strategic security initiatives. Proven experience in building trusted relationships and simplifying complex security concepts for diverse audiences.

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Cloud SecurityAI SecurityCybersecurityMicrosoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)

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Hard Skills

Security Strategy DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipCyber Risk ManagementEnterprise Security ArchitectureCloud Adoption StrategiesIncident ResponseData SecurityIdentity SecuritySaaS SecurityGovernance and Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Presentation SkillsStrong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing OutcomesMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Darktrace Behavioral Defense PlatformCloud Security SolutionsSecurity Operations Centre (SOC)KubernetesServerless Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCCSKAzure Security EngineerAWS Security Specialty

Industry Keywords

DFIRZero TrustCSPMXDRSIEMNIST CSFISO 27001MITRE ATT&CKCIS ControlsOWASP Top 10

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with account teams and regional leadership to develop AI security strategies supporting revenue growth, customer retention, and platform expansion
Serve as senior technical authority for strategic opportunities involving DFIR, Cloud, SaaS, identity, network, and hybrid environments
Lead executive briefings, customer workshops, technical evaluations, and Proof of Value engagements
Mentor field pre/post-sales engineers and account teams on Cloud security technologies, competitive positioning, and engagement strategies
Advise customers on multi-cloud adoption, workload protection, SaaS security, identity security, and operational resilience
Demonstrate and position Darktrace behavioural AI capabilities across cloud, network, email, endpoint, identity, and emerging AI environments
Help customers build governance, visibility, and security controls around Cloud use
Develop trusted relationships with CISOs, CIOs, Security Architects, and executive stakeholders
Identify expansion opportunities across Darktrace Network, Email, Cloud, Endpoint, Identity, OT, and AI Security solutions
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on customer feedback, competitive intelligence, feature requests, and roadmap influence
Support repeatable Cloud & Hybrid Network security sales motions, technical enablement programs, and customer success frameworks
Create and present thought leadership content including webinars, whitepapers, conference presentations, blogs, and industry research
Represent Darktrace at customer executive events, analyst briefings, industry conferences, and Cloud security forums
Develop and maintain strategic partnership programs with hyperscalers, AI platform providers, cloud providers, SASE vendors, MSSPs, and consulting partners
Work with global sales teams to help strategic customers adopt and secure Cloud and Hybrid Network technologies through Darktrace's Behavioral Defense Platform and Darktrace / CLOUD portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Security Strategist, Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager, or similar customer-facing technical role
Customer-side experience highly valuable
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong expertise in cybersecurity, Cloud security, AI security, data security, or cyber risk management
Experience supporting consultative and solution-based sales through technical leadership and subject matter expertise
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to simplify complex Cloud, Networking, DFIR and cybersecurity concepts
Experience building trusted relationships with senior technical and business stakeholders
Ability to influence and lead outcomes across highly matrixed organizations
Deep understanding of enterprise security architectures, including cloud, identity, networking, endpoint, email, and SaaS environments
Deep hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, APIs, and SaaS ecosystems and associated risks
Experience engaging with Security Operations Centres (SOC), incident response teams, cloud operations teams, and security leadership
Experience discussing Cloud adoption strategies with executive stakeholders and security leadership teams
Desirable: Experience with CSPM, CDR, CNAPP, XDR, SIEM, Identity Security, Zero Trust, or related security domains
Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Security, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, AWS Security Services, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Wiz, Lacework, Orca, Zscaler, Kape, or similar ecosystems
Desirable: Working knowledge of AI security, LLM security risks, Shadow AI, AI governance, and secure AI adoption strategies
Desirable: Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls, NIST AI RMF, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, and ISO 42001
Desirable: Experience supporting large, strategic enterprise accounts across regulated industries
Desirable: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or equivalent
Desirable: Experience within high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity organisations
Fluency in English plus one additional European language highly desirable
Candidates should be based in Continental Europe and willing to travel globally, predominantly in EMEA

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance Discount
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development, skills, learning and growth opportunities