Senior DevOps Engineer (Linux focused)

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 extensive hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, alongside supporting tooling including ArgoCD and Helm.

You will also have strong experience of monitoring, logging, and observability practices, with expertise across technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry, and the ELK stack. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, with a strong track record of designing, building, automating, and supporting enterprise-scale software platforms and services.
• Deep Linux administration and engineering experience, including performance tuning, security hardening, automation, troubleshooting, and supporting large-scale production environments.
• Experience working within a predominantly Microsoft technology ecosystem, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Windows-based services, whilst championing Linux-first operational practices where appropriate.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and automation tooling such as Terraform, Ansible, and similar technologies.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating resilient, scalable, and highly available systems supporting business-critical applications.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, identity, and platform reliability principles within modern enterprise environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to lead technical investigations and communicate complex concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Go, or PowerShell, with a focus on automation, tooling, and operational excellence.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
• Experience mentoring engineers, driving DevOps best practices, and contributing to technical strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.

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.