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ElasticPrincipal Solutions Architect, Security Specialist
This full-time Principal Solutions Architect position is a security specialist role in the United States, marked as on-site. The architect brings depth in SIEM technology and…
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This full-time Principal Solutions Architect position is a security specialist role in the United States, marked as on-site. The architect brings depth in SIEM technology and security tooling, and applies consultative selling skills to help organisations protect their data and systems, handle incidents more effectively and build security architectures that can scale. Key tasks are designing new security approaches that draw on Elastic's latest AI work, and helping customers meet…
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This full-time Principal Solutions Architect position is a security specialist role in the United States, marked as on-site. The architect brings depth in SIEM technology and security tooling, and applies consultative selling skills to help organisations protect their data and systems, handle incidents more effectively and build security architectures that can scale.
Key tasks are designing new security approaches that draw on Elastic's latest AI work, and helping customers meet their goals with the Elastic Security solution. The architect also leads proof-of-value engagements that show how Elastic detection, AI and incident response features can make analysts faster and more confident in their decisions. Thought leadership through presentations and written content is part of the role, as is building knowledge sharing across the Solutions Architecture group.
The job also requires keeping pace with SIEM, analytics and related technologies so the solutions stay current. Expect to travel for 30 to 50 percent of the time.
Candidates should bring more than fifteen years of enterprise SIEM architecture experience, an understanding of vendor ecosystems and SOC operations, and a record in forensic analysis and threat mitigation. Experience with behavioural analytics and machine learning, proven results in consultative selling and RFI or RFP responses, and clear communication with mixed audiences are needed. CISSP, CEH and GIAC count in your favour.
Responsibilities
- Create next-generation security designs that use Elastic AI capabilities to improve incident response
- Help customers reach their use case goals with the Elastic Security solution and raise operational efficiency
- Lead proof-of-value projects that demonstrate detection, AI and incident response results
- Share expertise through presentations and written content that positions Elastic as a SIEM leader
- Foster knowledge sharing across the Solutions Architecture team and other departments
- Keep current with developments in SIEM, analytics and adjacent technologies
Requirements
- Over fifteen years of experience architecting enterprise-level SIEM solutions
- Practical work with SIEM platforms and their vendor products in large enterprises
- Working understanding of how AI changes SIEM and analytics
- Familiarity with SOC workflows and the operational problems analysts face
- Skill in building content that satisfies defined use cases
- Grounding in forensic investigation, troubleshooting and threat containment
- Experience with behavioural analytics and machine learning
- Proven results in consultative selling, RFI and RFP responses and customer presentations
- Strong presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Able to travel 30 to 50 percent of the time
Qualifications
- CISSP, CEH or GIAC certification
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay set by the work performed, not by previous salary
- Health coverage for employees and their families in many locations
- Scheduling and location flexibility for many roles
- Generous annual vacation allowance
- Company match of up to $2,000 (or local equivalent) for donations and service
- Up to 40 hours a year available for volunteer work
- At least 16 weeks of parental leave
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Where is this role based?
The listing gives the United States as the location and marks the role as on-site.
What is the employment type?
The role is listed as full-time.
Does the role involve travel?
Yes. The posting expects travel 30 to 50 percent of the time.
Is a salary stated?
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Which certifications help?
CISSP, CEH and GIAC are helpful extras, not as a requirement.
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