Senior Solutions Architect - Public Sector - (Canberra)
Join Elastic as a Senior Solutions Architect to drive customer success and technical excellence in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Elastic integrates AI to enhance search capabilities and data insights.
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Solutions Architect at Elastic, the individual will act as a technical authority, guiding customers and partners through the complexities of the Elastic Stack to address their business challenges. Key skills include a strong background in technical presales, the ability to articulate the benefits of modern technologies, and a passion for continuous learning. This position is ideal for someone with a proven track record in customer relations and a knack for influencing teams, making it suitable for experienced professionals looking to deepen their impact in a collaborative environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 18, 2026. Last confirmed on Elastic's careers page November 14, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,080).
- Starts above 36% of 111 comparable senior sales/marketing roles that list AI we track (median $145,800 across 44 companies). See AI salary trends
- AI appears in 8.5% of 3570 comparable senior sales/marketing roles; Search appears in 0.5% of 3570 comparable senior sales/marketing roles.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Solutions Architect - Public Sector - (Canberra) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Elastic expects some on-site time in Australia.
- What's the salary range?
- Elastic lists $129,000–$204,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Elastic is hiring for this position in Australia.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Elastic Stack, Observability, Search, security.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Elastic targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Solutions Architect - Public Sector - (Canberra) role at Elastic.
From the original posting
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
About Elastic
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables government agencies and enterprises to turn massive, disparate data into real-time operational intelligence at scale. The Elastic Search AI Platform brings together the precision of search and the speed of AI to accelerate mission-critical outcomes across the public sector. By unifying structured and unstructured data while maintaining strict security, compliance, and data sovereignty standards, Elastic’s cloud and hybrid solutions for enterprise search, observability, and cyber threat hunting help agencies deliver on the promise of modern AI and IT modernization.
Thousands of organizations worldwide—including federal agencies like NASA, DHS, VA, US Army, US Airforce, GSA, as well as enterprise leaders such as Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon—rely on Elastic to power their most vital infrastructure. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians supporting missions around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co.
What is The Role
What You Will Be Doing
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Assess client requirements with detailed analysis to identify their needs. Translate these business needs into clear technical specifications. Facilitate discussions to prioritize client expectations and ensure alignment.
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Design scalable and robust system architectures that meet business needs. Create detailed architectural documentation and diagrams for clarity and alignment. Ensure system designs adhere to industry standards and conduct risk assessments to evaluate architectural choices.
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Guide technical teams in navigating complex project implementations and ensure code quality by adhering to best practices. Conduct regular technical reviews and feedback sessions to enhance solution quality. Stay informed about emerging technologies and integrate them into your designs.
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Engage with stakeholders to comprehensively understand their goals and gather detailed requirements. Identify and address any conflicts among stakeholder interests to ensure project alignment and success.
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Evaluate existing solutions to determine their performance and compatibility with client requirements. Develop proof of concept and prototype demonstrations to assist clients in their evaluation process.
What You Bring
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6+ years with system architecture design
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4+ years with cloud-based solutions
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Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
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Knowledge with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
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Expertise in cloud-native application development
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Knowledge of AI, ML, and high-performance computing
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Experience in performance tuning and optimization of existing systems
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A willingness to travel 50% within region, as well as occasionally internationally
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Experience working in Australia and New Zealand Public Sector
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