Platform and AI Solution Architect at Cisco · Sydney

Platform and AI Solution Architect Location: Melbourne, Australia Location: Must be based in or within a commutable distance to Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW Work Authorization for Australia: Must be authorised to work in Australia without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Meet the Team Our team acts as a trusted technical partner for our customers, helping them navigate the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. We are a collaborative group of platform solution architects, positioned right at the intersection of our customers, field technical sellers, and product teams. We value innovation, curiosity, and the open exchange of ideas. We believe the best solutions come from working together, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can grow your expertise in AI and Splunk data architecture. If you’re a problem-solver who loves to share ideas and deliver impactful results, we’d love to have you on the team. Your Impact We are looking for a highly motivated Splunk Platform & AI Architect who thrives on turning ideas into real-world outcomes. This role is suited for someone with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions, who brings curiosity, innovation, and a strong desire to continuously learn and share knowledge. You will operate at the intersection of platform architecture, data strategy, and AI enablement, acting as a trusted advisor to customers while shaping scalable, future-ready solutions. Architect & Design Design and lead large-scale, distributed Splunk and data platform architectures across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Translate business and operational use cases into scalable, production-grade solutions Technical Leadership Act as a technical escalation point for complex Splunk Cloud and platform challenges Drive architecture governance, best practices, and performance optimisation Provide guidance into root cause analysis for critical issues and guide long-term remediation strategies Customer & Field Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, aligning technology with business outcomes Lead POCs, solution design, and architecture workshops Work closely with Sales, Solution Engineers, and customers to shape and close opportunities Product & Ecosystem Interlock Partner with product teams to bring field and customer insights into roadmap discussions Enable integration with open ecosystem platforms (e.g., data lakes, lakehouses, observability and security tools) AI & Innovation Enablement Contribute to the adoption of AI/ML-driven capabilities within the Splunk ecosystem Explore and operationalise agentic workflows, automation, and data-driven intelligence Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated success in bringing ideas to life and delivering measurable outcomes Strong foundation in modern data architectures and distributed systems Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)  \ Hands-on experience of Splunk platform (Enterprise / Cloud) or alike systems/platforms and data lifecycle Natural curiosity with a passion for innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at technical and executive levels Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience solving real customer problems using Splunk and/or open data platforms Industry exposure to either Telecommunications, Financial Services, or other data-intensive domains Practical understanding of the AI/ML landscape, with the ability to apply it in meaningful ways Coachable mindset with a strong appetite to expand into emerging technologies and paradigms 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. Additional Locations: Sydney, Australia