VP, Security – AI Strategy

Darktrace

. Serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought leader, and public-facing evangelist .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Security, with a strong focus on executive engagement and thought leadership. Proven ability to conduct technical writing and deliver impactful presentations within the AI and cybersecurity domains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Science ExpertiseMachine Learning ImplementationSecurity Operations ExperienceExecutive Leadership ExperienceTechnical Writing Experience

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningData ScienceThreat ResearchSecurity StrategySecurity OperationsTechnical WritingMarket ResearchAI Strategy Consultation

Soft Skills

Strategic Thought LeadershipPublic SpeakingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityAIExecutive EngagementThought LeadershipCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought leader, and public-facing evangelist
Drive technical and executive engagement with customers, partners, industry analysts, media, and the broader AI and cybersecurity community
Support executive and technical engagements with prospects and members of AI and security communities
Conduct customer and partner executive and technical engagements
Generate thought leadership content
Participate in speaking engagements
Collaborate with Marketing and Brand
Participate in media engagements
Support or write technical whitepapers and blogs
Conduct market research and understand compliance
Work with cybersecurity Product and R&D teams
Provide security and AI strategy consultations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 limitations, and implications of implementing models into an environment
Experience 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
Bachelor's Degree or higher in STEM
Must be willing to travel 25–40%

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