Principal Cyber Analyst

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

6/26/2025

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

Job Decription

As a Principal Cyber Analyst, you will be tasked with visualising and communicating how Darktrace products have positively impacted our clients’ businesses. You will be in the thick of the action, analysing technical data to identify potential cyber threats and give our clients the peace of mind that they are protected by Darktrace’s suite of products.

Responsibilities

This role offers candidates with strong technical backgrounds the opportunity to have high impact with customers and to the organisation, particularly when it comes to supporting the development of others. Key responsibilities:

• Use the Darktrace suite of products to prepare and present a variety of customer-facing reports,
• Investigate and communicate critical information about potential threats, ongoing compromises, and retrospective analysis of incidents internally and externally to clients,
• Real-time analysis of emerging threats in the SOC team,
• Confidently represent Analyst work and cyber security principles both internally and externally as required,
• Lead customer facing engagements,
• Act as a subject matter expert,
• Proactively share knowledge to mentor and guide junior professionals,
• Contribute to impactful projects that require an understanding of the wider business,
• Collaborate with a broad internal network to influence a variety of stakeholders at an operational level
• Identify areas for continuous improvement
  
  

This is a fast-paced role, so you need to make sure you're an organised, pro-active individual who is adaptable to change and comfortable wearing multiple hats.

This is a permanent position based out of our Cambridge or London Office, with expected attendance of 2 days a week.

What Experience Do I Need

Due to the nature of an ever-changing environment, we’re looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail, and strong deduction capabilities to analyse and problem solve technical issues which may arise. As a company that prides ourselves on our reactive capabilities, we are looking for someone who is able to work independently as part of a diverse team. You'll also:

• Have previous experience in a Cyber, Research, Intelligence or Analysis role,
• Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles and technologies,
• Be a team player with demonstrable aptitude at sharing knowledge and mentoring,
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, with strong proven analytical and time management skills,
• Have excellent communication skills, including both oral and written,
• Be a strong tactical decision-maker, handling unforeseen issues and complex decisions.
  
  

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.