Director Federal Marketing
Darktrace3 LocationsPosted 30 March 2026
Job Description
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 .



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Darktrace Federal is the AI cybersecurity leader keeping US Government organizations secure and ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Darktrace Federal deploys the Darktrace Active AI Security Platform technology in its Cyber AI Mission Defense for IT and OT Network Detection and Response, and Cyber AI Email Protection products. Darktrace Federal deploys entirely on-prem and/or hybrid in its FedRAMP High Authorized environment to defend Department of War, Department of Energy, and Department of State environments. Headquartered in Arlington, Virgina, Darktrace Federal is an independent subsidiary of Darktrace, a global leader in cybersecurity artificial intelligence. Darktrace is on a mission to free the world of cyber disruption with breakthrough innovations from Darktrace’s R&D team that have resulted in over 175 patent applications filed. To learn more, visit http://www.darktracefederal.com
About the Role
We are looking for a strategic, mission-driven Director, Field Marketing to lead all go-to-market efforts across U.S. Federal Government. This marketing leader will shape how we position cybersecurity and AI capabilities to civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies – driving thought leadership, awareness, trust and measurable pipeline impact.
You will lead the federal marketing strategy end-to-end, partnering closely with Federal sales leaders and Darktrace marketing organization to set clear objectives and execution that align to business priorities. This role requires deep understanding of the federal procurement, compliance frameworks, and the unique expectations for federal CISOs, security teams, and mission owners. You should have demonstrated experience and impact across thought leadership, messaging and positioning, content development and delivery, event execution, partner and disti alignment, and demand generation.
If you thrive at the intersection of national security, advanced technology innovation and high-performance GTM execution, then we would like to meet you.
Key Responsibilities - What You Will Do to Drive Impact
Federal GTM Strategy and Leadership
Build and execute the federal marketing strategy across DoD, civilian, and IC.
Develop clear, differentiated messaging, positioning, use cases and content that align to mission outcomes, evolving federal cybersecurity mandates, and AI adoption. Must resonate with CISOs and mission owners.
Develop and deliver a thought—leadership plan to seed Darktrace speakers and content that shape the narrative in market.
Partner closely with Federal Sales, Product, Product Marketing, Marketing, Corporate Affairs to ensure tight alignment on priorities, plays, pipeline goals, and execution to accelerate deals and Darktrace market position.
Pipeline & Demand Generation
Own pipeline creation and acceleration for the federal segment
Build a repeatable, data-driven federal marketing engine that scales.
Design and execute targeted programs that address federal use cases, customer needs, procurement cycles, and compliance requirements (e.g. FedRAMP, CMMC, EO 14028)
Plan, orchestrate and execute events virtually and in-person to drive Darktrace value and meetings (e.g., RSA Public Sector Day, DoDIIS, AFCEA events, agency-specific ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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