Principal Solutions Architect

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic's complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

As a Security Specialist Solutions Architect, you will bring deep expertise in SIEM solutions, security technologies, and consultative selling to support customers in securing their data and infrastructure. You will leverage your knowledge of vendor ecosystems, security architectures, and operational processes to help customers solve complex challenges, enhance incident response, and build modern, scalable security solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Architect next-generation security solutions: Design and implement cutting-edge solutions utilizing Elastic's latest advancements in AI, to help improve incident response.
• Harness the power of the Elastic Security Solution to enable organizations to achieve their use case requirements and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Deliver compelling proof-of-value (POV) projects: Showcase the value of Elastic Security's detection, AI, and Incident Response capabilities, demonstrating the potential to improve the analyst experience and shorten the time it takes for an analyst to make an informed decision.
• Be a thought leader and evangelize our vision: Share your expertise through presentations, blog posts, and other channels, positioning Elastic as the leader in SIEM and Analytics.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing: Cultivate a collaborative environment within the Solutions Architecture team and across departments, promoting knowledge sharing and driving continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Continuously learn and explore the ever-evolving landscapes of SIEM and Analytics and related technologies, ensuring our solutions are always at the forefront of innovation.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of experience in designing and architecting enterprise-level SIEM solutions.
• Extensive experience with SIEM platforms and vendor solutions in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of AI and its impact on SIEM and Analytics solutions.
• Strong understanding of SOC workflows, processes, and operational challenges.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security solutions, the type of data they produce and build content to satisfy Use Case Requirements.
• Background that includes forensic analysis, troubleshooting, and threat mitigation.
• Experience with Behavioral Analytics, and Machine Learning techniques.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Proven success in consultative selling, RFI/RFP responses, and customer presentations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative spirit and a passion for sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Unwavering commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve in technology and emerging trends.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC are a plus.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time.

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.