Senior Splunk Security Architect & AI-Driven SOC Leader

Cisco Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems in Canberra seeks a senior security expert to lead Splunk security implementations, including SIEM, SOAR, and AI-driven operations for regional and global customers. You will guide security adoption journeys, partner with CISOs, and shape delivery methodologies.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, multi-functional project delivery, and mentorship, creating scalable security architectures, automating incident response, and influencing product direction through customer

Qualifications

• AGSVA PV clearance required.
• Experience with Federal Government Agencies preferred.
• University degree plus equivalent experience (minimum 6-8 years).
• Expert-level Splunk certification (e.g., Splunk Certified Architect, Splunk Certified Consultant) or equivalent security certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within the Splunk security domain (SIEM, SOAR, Observability).
• Lead sophisticated multi-functional security projects for CISO and IT leadership.
• Design and implement tailored Splunk security architectures to mitigate risk.
• Apply AI and automation tools to optimize security operations and incident response.
• Develop and maintain high-value customer relationships aligned with security objectives.
• Define documentation standards for complex security deployments.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Strategic Advisory

Solution Delivery

AI-Driven Security

Customer Management

Documentation Excellence

Authority Support

Mentorship

Product Influence

Innovation

Intellectual Capital

Multi-Functional Partnership

Education

University degree + equivalent experience (min 6-8 yrs)

AGSVA PV clearance

Experience with Federal Government Agencies

Splunk certifications (Architect/Consultant) or equivalent security certs

Tools

Splunk platform

Job description

Cisco Systems in Canberra seeks a senior security expert to lead Splunk security implementations, including SIEM, SOAR, and AI-driven operations for regional and global customers. You will guide security adoption journeys, partner with CISOs, and shape delivery methodologies.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, multi-functional project delivery, and mentorship, creating scalable security architectures, automating incident response, and influencing product direction through customer