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of similar roles. Most pay
$170,337–$229,362
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$225k
versus about
$200k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.
Danaher Corporation currently has
60 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$127,500–$155,000
across 44 roles with salary data.
Principal Architect, Security Operations joins the enterprise-wide Danaher Information Security team to own the architecture and reference designs for the Security Operations technology stack. This role involves designing and integrating systems for security data collection, retention, detection engineering, investigation workflows, automation, and response technologies. The architect will develop security data pipelines, data lakes, SIEM, SOAR, solution-integrated AI, and custom-built MCP architectures while establishing integration patterns for tools like CrowdStrike. Key responsibilities include defining enterprise detection, logging, and telemetry standards to improve visibility and consistency across the organization. Required expertise includes experience with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Google SecOps, ServiceNow SecOps, or Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR. The role focuses on solving complex problems by creating scalable, automated, and measurable security operations within a large-scale enterprise environment involving diverse infrastructure and cloud technologies.
What does a Architect earn?
Median $225000 from 31 postings across 19 companies.
Own end-to-end technology architecture and reference designs for the Security Operations technology stack.
Design security data pipelines, data lakes, SIEM, SOAR, and custom MCP architectures.
Establish integration patterns for cyber and non-cyber technologies to enable data enrichment and automated response.
Define enterprise detection, logging, and telemetry standards to improve visibility and investigation quality.
Evaluate and guide the implementation of security technologies that enhance measurable operational outcomes.
Align architecture across security, infrastructure, cloud, identity, and data teams to ensure scalable designs.
Solve complex problems as a functional expert for both internal teams and strategic vendors.
What we're looking for
12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, security engineering, security operations, detection engineering, incident response, or related technology roles.
Experience designing or governing enterprise security operations technology architectures including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security telemetry, and data pipelines.
Experience establishing integration patterns across cyber and enterprise platforms using APIs, event streaming, and automated response workflows.
Experience defining detection, logging, telemetry, or security data standards for enterprise-scale environments.
Ability to travel around 25% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Experience with platforms like CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR (preferred).
Experience applying AI to security operations or holding certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA, or TOGAF (preferred).