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That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nOur Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast\n\nJob Description:\nWhat will I be doing?\nAs a Security Researcher, you’ll investigate emerging cyber threats and attacker behaviours to understand how real-world attacks operate and how they can be detected. 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You don’t need to have encountered every technology or threat type already, but you should be comfortable investigating unfamiliar problems and developing your knowledge.\nEssential:\nA good understanding of networking fundamentals and core security concepts,\nAn understanding of common attacker techniques, tactics and procedures (TTPs), with familiarity across areas such as Network, Cloud, Endpoint and Email security,\nAn interest in emerging security challenges associated with AI systems and agentic AI,\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex or unfamiliar technical problems,\nGood organisational skills and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly,\nA collaborative approach, alongside the ability to work independently and make well-reasoned decisions.\nDesirable:\nExperience or practical exposure, whether through employment, internships, academic research, personal projects or labs, in areas such as: Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysis Incident response Detection engineering Threat hunting Malware or threat research,\nScripting or programming experience, for example Python, Bash or PowerShell,\nExperience working with security datasets, data analysis or statistical techniques,\nFamiliarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK,\nExperience with, or knowledge of, our products and technologies.\n\nBenefits:\n23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,\n\nAdditional day off for your birthday,\n\nPrivate medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,\n\nLife insurance of 4 times your base salary,\n\nSalary sacrifice pension scheme,\n\nEnhanced family leave,\n\nConfidential Employee Assistance Program,\n\nCycle to work scheme.\n\nAs a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.\n\nDarktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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