Technical Success Manager
About the role
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com .
Job D escription :
The Technical Success Manager (TSM) is responsible for driving customer value through a combination of technical expertise and customer ownership. Acting as a trusted advisor, the TSM ensures customers achieve strong adoption, measurable outcomes, and long-term success with Darktrace.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Own Customer Outcomes
Lead the post-sale engagement model across onboarding, adoption, optimization, and renewal readiness
Build relationships with key technical stakeholders
Develop and execute success plans aligned to customer objectives
Collaborate with Account Managers, Sales Engineers, and Renewal Managers to shape and execute aligned account strategies that drive customer outcomes
2. Drive Technical Value & Adoption
Serve as the primary technical advisor for customers
Ensure deployments are optimized and supporting customer needs
Lead use case expansion, health checks, and technical reviews
3. Identify & Mitigate Risk
Monitor customer health, adoption, and technical performance
Proactively address risks (e.g., low adoption, configuration gaps)
Lead escalations and coordinate with internal teams when needed
4. Support Retention & Growth
Reinforce value to support renewals and long-term retention
Identify opportunities to usage of Darktrace capabilities
Partner with Sales and Renewals on growth strategies
What Success Looks Like:
Customers achieve measurable security and operational outcomes
High product adoption, strong platform utilization, and expanded use cases
Minimal escalations through proactive technical and strategic management
Strong renewal rates and consistent customer growth
Customers become advocates and reference-able accounts
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
3–5 years in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., TAM, Customer Success Engineer)
Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (network, cloud, email)
Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Benefits:
100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance Discount
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
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.
Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.
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