Senior Security Solutions Architect APJC (SIEM/AI)

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in APJC seeks a Senior Security Solutions Architect to lead Splunk security engagements from Melbourne or Sydney. You will bridge complex customer challenges with innovative security solutions, driving growth and technical excellence.

You will engage with CISOs and senior decision-makers, shape security visions for SIEM and AI-driven operations, and collaborate across Cisco and Splunk teams to win strategic engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years, or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant professional experience in cybersecurity, Security Operations, security architecture, or technical pre-sales/consulting.
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise SIEM, threat detection, response, and modern security architecture.
• Proven ability to engage senior technical leaders and translate complex business/security requirements into enterprise-grade solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder technical sales engagements across geographic and cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the security vision for high-value customers in SIEM, threat detection, and AI-driven Security Operations.
• Trusted Advisor: Engage CISOs and senior technical decision-makers to translate risk into robust architectures.
• Sales Enablement: Lead complex technical engagements and campaigns, mobilizing resources to secure wins.
• Regional Influence: Mentor APJC technical field through workshops, reference architectures, and repeatable motions.
• Product Interlock: Represent APJC voice to global product teams with insights on market trends and regional needs.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Security Operations

Security architecture

Technical pre-sales

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years

Master's degree with 6+ years

PhD with 3+ years

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in APJC seeks a Senior Security Solutions Architect to lead Splunk security engagements from Melbourne or Sydney. You will bridge complex customer challenges with innovative security solutions, driving growth and technical excellence.

You will engage with CISOs and senior decision-makers, shape security visions for SIEM and AI-driven operations, and collaborate across Cisco and Splunk teams to win strategic engagements.