Senior Solutions Engineer – FDSE Public Sector – Splunk

Cisco

. Work directly alongside strategic U.S.-based defense and intelligence customers to lead AI transformation .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $218,600 - $286,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI transformation and solution architecture, leveraging Cisco AI infrastructure and Splunk portfolio to drive customer success in complex enterprise environments. Proven ability to mentor teams, influence decision-makers, and articulate technical solutions that deliver rapid business outcomes.

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AI Transformation LeadershipGenerative And Agentic AI ExperienceContainer Orchestration (Kubernetes)Top Secret Security ClearanceCisco And Splunk Experience

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Hard Skills

Distributed Software ArchitectureSystem Architecture DeploymentsMachine Learning PlatformsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesCloud-Native PlatformsHybrid PlatformsLarge-Scale Enterprise Data ArchitecturesTechnical Customer EngagementsPrototyping SolutionsAI-Integrated Portfolio Development

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCustomer ObsessionTechnical ExcellenceNarrative Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cisco AI InfrastructureSplunk PortfolioCloud PlatformsHybrid PlatformsContainer Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

AI CertificationsData Science CertificationsEnterprise Certifications

Industry Keywords

DefenseIntelligenceEnterprise SolutionsCustomer SuccessTechnical Decision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly alongside strategic U.S.-based defense and intelligence customers to lead AI transformation
Co-develop, innovate, integrate, and demonstrate solutions that address critical customer mission outcomes
Architect and prototype solutions using Cisco AI infrastructure and the Splunk portfolio in complex, heterogeneous enterprise environments
Accelerate customer business outcomes, time to value, retention, and growth as an embedded engineer
Influence technical decision-makers through tangible proofs and production-oriented prototypes
Collaborate with Cisco product engineering teams and provide field-level insights
Help evolve Cisco’s AI-integrated portfolio for next-generation infrastructure demands
Mentor and collaborate with Forward Deployed Solution Engineers
Foster technical excellence, continuous learning, customer obsession, and high ownership
Collaborate with Sales, Product and Technology, Software Development, Customer Success, and Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical engineering experience
7+ years of professional experience in post-sales and pre-sales roles working directly with customers on distributed software and system architecture deployments
2+ years’ experience in Generative and Agentic AI, machine learning platforms, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures across cloud-native and hybrid platforms and large-scale enterprise data architectures
AI experience realizing customer business outcomes with fast time to value
Top Secret Security Clearance or ability to get one
Willingness and ability to travel within assigned territory for business and customer engagements
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred: 5+ years leading technical customer-facing engagements handling ambiguous, high-impact enterprise projects
Preferred: 3+ years Cisco and Splunk experience and/or equivalent from a top competitor
Preferred: exceptional ability to articulate how AI and automation solve complex business problems and achieve rapid ROI
Preferred: strong narrative skills bridging deep technical AI implementation and executive-level business requirements
Preferred: AI, Data Science and Enterprise certifications and/or education

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid employee birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Non-exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees: flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Cisco matching contribution to 401(k) plan