Security Build Specialist

Cisco; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is expanding its Splunk Security Specialist team to drive the Boss of the SOC program across markets and high-profile events. We bridge engineering roadmaps with real-world security education at scale, collaborating with product, engineering and sales teams worldwide.

You will design and deliver workshops, labs and demonstrations, write technical guides, and present at global events to strengthen incident response capabilities for customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in security operations, incident response or threat hunting.
• Hands-on proficiency with Splunk Enterprise Security, SOAR or equivalent SIEM/SOAR.
• Experience designing and delivering technical workshops, labs or security exercises.
• Technical writing experience creating lab guides, docs or educational decks.
• Scripting experience with Python, Terraform, or Ansible for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-impact workshops and demos to showcase Cisco security.
• Develop end-to-end Boss of the SOC scenarios to sharpen incident response.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Marketing to align content with sales plays.
• Author thought leadership and present at large-scale industry events.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat hunting

Technical writing

Workshop design

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

SOAR

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

MEET THE TEAM

The Splunk Security Specialist team is a high-energy, global group responsible for driving technical enablement through our acclaimed "Boss of the SOC" (BOTS) program. We bridge the gap between complex engineering roadmaps and the front lines of security, turning product features into immersive, real-world educational experiences. Our team operates as a specialized unit of researchers, storytellers, and educators, collaborating across global theaters to ensure our security technology is effectively adopted at scale. We are currently expanding our team with three new hires who will help shape our next chapter and influence the future of the broadest security portfolio in the industry. It is an exciting time to join us as we scale our influence from the ground floor up to the industry's biggest stages, including Cisco Live and .conf.

YOUR IMPACT

Drive technical enablement across the security market by designing and delivering high-impact workshops and demos that demonstrate the value of Splunk and Cisco’s security portfolio. Help drive the development of end-to-end of "Boss of the SOC" (BOTS) scenarios to sharpen incident response skills for customers and partners worldwide. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to align technical content with business goals and global sales plays. Author thought leadership pieces and present at large-scale industry events to establish technical authority and guide the broader security community. Achieve success by driving a 5% increase in security adoption metrics and ensuring participant feedback remains at a 4.5/5 or higher across all engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in security operations, incident response, or threat hunting.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Splunk Enterprise Security, SOAR, or an equivalent SIEM/SOAR platform.
• Proven experience designing and delivering technical workshops, labs, or hands‑on security exercises.
• Technical writing experience creating lab guides, documentation, or educational presentations.
• Demonstrated experience with scripting languages such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible for environment automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing gamified learning programs (e.g., BOTS, CTF, or cyber ranges).
• Active professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, or Splunk‑specific credentials.
• Background in pre‑sales engineering, detection engineering, or security research.
• Public track record of technical contributions, including blogs, webinars, or open-source community projects.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills tailored for both executive and technical practitioner audiences.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.