Principal Solutions Architect, Security Specialist

About the job

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.

Are you looking to make a real impact and play a meaningful role in the growth of our company?

As a Principal Solutions Architect, Security Specialist at Elastic, you will bring deep expertise in SIEM solutions, security technologies, and consultative selling to support customers in securing their data and infrastructure. You will bring to bear 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 innovative solutions using 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 leader with a point of view and promote our vision: Share your expertise through presentations, blog posts, and other channels, positioning Elastic as the leader in SIEM and Analytics
• Champion collaboration and knowledge sharing: Nurture 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 Along:

• 15+ years of experience in crafting 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 the ability to 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.
• Superb 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

Joining Elastic Means Joining a Company That:

• Empowers you to make a real impact: Your work will directly influence the success of organizations worldwide, helping them unlock new opportunities and make insightful decisions.
• Offers unparalleled growth opportunities: We cultivate a culture of learning and provide access to world-class training programs and innovative technology.
• Connects you with hardworking individuals: Collaborate with a team with varied strengths of engineers, data scientists, and industry experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of security analytics and AI-powered solutions.
• Rewards you for your contributions: Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects your talent and dedication.

Why Elastic?

“Once I started, I was blown away to realize, what was always so obvious, everything is search. Anything you do with data involves search, every app needs search, even analytics are about search. Daily I am blown away with the types of things our users and customers are doing with search.” Director of Product, Elastic.

Why this team?

“We question the status quo, debate the best ways to accomplish our goals and hold ourselves and our teams to the highest standards of performance. We take pride in our ability to understand our customers needs and make recommendations that are based on extensive global experience across multiple use cases. We learn from our mistakes and losses and celebrate our successes with an eye towards constant improvement. Join this team if you are up for a compassionate, understanding and fair environment where you can really grow into the next phase of your career.” VP WW Solution Architecture, Elastic

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

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.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. 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.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster)