Senior Solutions Architect - Security Specialist
Elastic is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect - Security Specialist. It pays €105k-€166k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Elastic.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this solutions architect role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Elasticsearch, SIEM and solutions architecture.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 401 other open roles at Elastic.
AI in this role
Architect next-generation security and AI solutions as a pre-sales specialist supporting Elastic's search and AI platform.
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
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise PreSales.
- Extensive experience with SIEM platforms and vendor solutions in enterprise environments.
- Deep understanding of AI and its impact on SIEM and Analytics solutions.
- Fluency in German & English.
- 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
Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component.
At Elastic, our compensation philosophy aims to provide fair, competitive and transparent remuneration. Salary ranges are established based on a combination of external market benchmarks, internal pay equity considerations, and the responsibilities and complexity associated with each role. This approach helps ensure consistency across comparable roles while remaining competitive within the relevant labour markets.
The final compensation offered within the applicable range will be determined based on several objective factors, including relevant professional experience, level of skills and expertise, alignment with the role requirements, and the overall scope and complexity of the position.
The typical starting On-Target Earnings range (Base Salary + Variable) for this role is:€105.100—€166.200 EURAdditional 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.
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How we rate this
Senior Solutions Architect - Security Specialist at Elastic rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where solutions architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where security was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where pre sales was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where incident response was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Elasticsearch in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Solutions Architecture, Security, Pre Sales, Incident Response, and Elasticsearch. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Show where AI is part of your daily process, not a one-off project. This role expects it to be a running habit.
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