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Darktrace Engineer - Secret | Washington, DC
Optiv
Washington, District of ColumbiaPosted Sep 14, 2026 · 3h ago
Full-timeMid LevelOn-siteCybersecurity
About this role
Optiv is seeking a Darktrace Cybersecurity Engineer to design, deploy, and support Darktrace Cyber AI capabilities across various enterprise environments. You will collaborate with security teams to enhance threat detection and response, leveraging your expertise in network security, incident triage, and tool integration within federal environments.
What we are looking for
6- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Darktrace platform components
- Tune Darktrace detections, behavioral models, and alerting thresholds
- Lead implementation of Darktrace capabilities for network, email, cloud, and identity
- Analyze Darktrace model breaches and security telemetry for malicious activity
- Collaborate with SOC analysts, incident responders, and engineering teams
- Develop use cases for threat detection, triage, and investigation
Skills mentioned
4PythonAWSAzureLinux
Work authorization
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Requires a Secret security clearance.
