Splunk Security Architect | AI-Driven SIEM & SOAR Delivery

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Splunk Security Architect to join the Cisco Professional Services Security practice.

You will drive technical leadership and advisory services for Splunk SIEM, SOAR, and AI-driven security operations on regional and global initiatives. Lead strategic planning and delivery of tailored Splunk security architectures, mentor team members, and collaborate with CISO and IT leadership to optimize security investments and outcomes.

Qualifications

• University degree plus equivalent experience (minimum 8+ years).
• Expert-level certification in Splunk (e.g., Splunk Certified Architect, Splunk Certified Consultant) or equivalent relevant security certification.
• Demonstrable experience in customer-facing advisory roles, including defining project scope, estimating effort, and drafting statements of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide authority guidance within the Splunk security domain, exhibiting deep expertise in SIEM, SOAR, and Observability integrations.
• Lead sophisticated, multi-functional security projects, acting as a trusted partner to CISO and IT leadership.
• Lead the strategic planning, design, and implementation of tailored Splunk security architectures to mitigate risk and improve technology investments.
• Apply AI and automation tools to optimize security operations, automate incident response, and improve detection efficacy.
• Develop and maintain high-value relationships, ensuring technical alignment with customer security objectives.
• Define and implement documentation standards for sophisticated security deployments, ensuring transparency and structure for technical assets.
• Build and apply advanced simulation environments; provide authority support for sophisticated security issues and platform challenges.
• Build technical skills across the team, serving as a domain expert on Plan, Design, Implement, and Optimize (PDIO) methodologies.
• Synthesize customer feedback to prioritize and advocate for Splunk product and service improvements.
• Apply expertise in security orchestration, automation, and AI Ops to deliver innovative, scalable customer outcomes.
• Lead the creation of digital assets, procedures, and standardized methodologies for Splunk security engagements.
• Collaborate with Product Management to track security trends, influence service offers, and share actionable customer insights.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic advisory

Solution delivery

AI-driven security

Customer management

Documentation standards

Authority support

Mentorship

Product influence

Innovation

Intellectual capital

PDIO methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Splunk certification (Architect/Consultant)

Tools

Splunk

SOAR

Observability

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Splunk Security Architect to join the Cisco Professional Services Security practice.

You will drive technical leadership and advisory services for Splunk SIEM, SOAR, and AI-driven security operations on regional and global initiatives. Lead strategic planning and delivery of tailored Splunk security architectures, mentor team members, and collaborate with CISO and IT leadership to optimize security investments and outcomes.