Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.    

Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI.  Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.   

At 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.  

We 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. 

Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast 

Job Description:

Join our esteemed R&D teams where groundbreaking innovations fuel our company's meteoric rise. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and refining the backbone of our products across a diverse spectrum of projects, leveraging a rich tapestry of tools and technologies that define the cutting edge of our industry.

This role offers a hybrid setup, with a minimum requirement of two days per week in our London office.

What will I be doing:

Your responsibilities will be multifaceted, encompassing the development, management, configuration, and automation of systems and services within the dynamic landscapes of Azure (primary) and AWS (secondary) Additionally you will be:

• Collaborating within agile, specialized teams, you'll infuse your expertise into projects, whether working independently or fostering fresh ideas to propel our endeavors forward.
• Your adept prioritization skills will ensure seamless integration into broader organizational goals, addressing immediate challenges while advancing our collective progress.

What experience do I need:

To be suitable for the role you will have had hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with supporting technologies like ArgoCD and Helm.

You should also be familiar and well-versed in monitoring, logging, and observability tools including: Prometheus; Grafana; Loki; OpenTelemetry; and the ELK stack. Amongst this, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a solid background in building and supporting software applications,
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure as the core cloud platform, alongside familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other commercial cloud services,
• Experience in infrastructure provisioning tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, AWS CloudFormation) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches,
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable systems capable of handling high loads,
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, combined with effective communication abilities to articulate technical concepts,
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Node.JS, Go) with a focus on automation and scripting,
• Strong Linux experience and sound understanding of core networking and best security principles,
• Hands-on experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for large-scale systems (experience with GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).

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.

As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability. 

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.