Elastic · 5 hours ago
Principal, Security Specialization
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expElastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time using all their data at scale. They are seeking a Principal (or Sr. Principal), Security Specialization to drive the strategic direction and operational excellence of Elastic Security solutions within services, ensuring alignment with services goals and industry trends.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingOpen SourceSaaSSearch EngineSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and develop clear, value-driven security service offerings that meet customer needs and market demand
Identify high-value use cases for security across industries and create frameworks for their successful implementation
Build, automate, and streamline processes for developing and deploying security solutions
Drive scalable, ethical, and impactful security solutions to ensure measurable business outcomes and long-term success while supporting the sale and delivery of our most complex engagements
Act as the primary liaison for all security-related endeavors, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between stakeholders, both internal and external
Monitor and ensure high-quality sales and delivery of all Security engagements
Work with Product and Engineering teams to share customer feedback from the field, and drive co-innovation efforts to increase customer value and satisfaction
Understand the product roadmap to ensure service readiness by anticipating and enabling the necessary development and execution ahead of product releases
Ensure excellence by training service team members on the capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations of Elastic Security to boost confidence and understanding
Participate in the ARB (Architecture Review Board) leadership team to establish and maintain technical guidelines, best practices, and protocols. Contribute to discussions and decision-making within the ARB leadership to shape technical direction
Serve on promotion panels to evaluate candidates for senior-level advancement, ensuring objective and standardized criteria are applied
Qualification
Required
10+ years of product management, professional services, or related field
Deep expertise in security technologies, frameworks, and applications, with hands-on experience implementing Elastic security software and solutions
Proven ability to define and execute a global strategy for security adoption, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovation
Knowledge of security tools, scripting, and related technologies, combined with experience in creating reusable assets and scalable solutions
Successfully managed complex projects, including defining timelines, allocating resources, and delivering on-time, high-quality results
Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and build trust with both internal teams and external stakeholders
Deep technical expertise and knowledge of Elasticsearch and Elastic Solutions
Ability to travel 25% of the time, as required
Preferred
Experience in building automation tools or frameworks for security solution delivery
Familiarity with developing enablement programs, including training workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions
A track record of public references or case studies showcasing successful security implementations
Certifications in cybersecurity & security technologies, such as CISSP, CISM, Splunk, Crowdstrike, and QRadar solutions
Knowledge of ethical security practices and frameworks for responsible implementation
Benefits
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
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
Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Company
Elastic
Elastic builds software to make data usable in real time and at scale for search, logging, security, and analytics use cases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2022 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$162MKey Investors
New Enterprise AssociatesIndex VenturesBenchmark
2018-10-04IPO
2018-05-03Secondary Market
2016-07-01Series D· $58M
Leadership Team
Ashutosh Kulkarni
CEO
Shay Banon
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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