Senior Solutions Engineer, Splunk – Manufacturing

Cisco

. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to manufacturing customers .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $209,100 - $275,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Solutions Architecture and Pre-Sales Engineering, with a strong focus on Splunk deployments, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud-native monitoring. Capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value while collaborating with cross-functional teams in the manufacturing sector.

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Splunk Deployment ArchitecturePre-Sales Engineering ExperienceCybersecurity Frameworks KnowledgeCloud-Native Monitoring PlatformsData Modeling and Scripting

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Hard Skills

Solutions ArchitectureCybersecurity FrameworksData ModelingScripting with PythonAPI IntegrationLog Management SolutionsThreat DetectionIncident Response AutomationFull-Stack ObservabilityMicroservices Architecture

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTechnical Workshop Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SplunkAWSAzureGCPKubernetesContainersAPM

Certifications & Qualifications

Splunk Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SectorEnterprise IT Compliance StandardsDigital Business SystemsCloud ArchitecturesGlobal Manufacturing Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to manufacturing customers
Act as the primary technical lead during the sales cycle
Conduct high-level discovery sessions to understand customer cybersecurity and performance challenges
Design and architect Splunk deployments aggregating data from enterprise IT environments, cloud architectures, and digital business systems
Develop and deliver customized product demonstrations and Proof of Concept engagements
Demonstrate real-time threat detection, incident response automation, and full-stack observability value
Partner with Account Executives, Product Management, and Professional Services teams
Align Splunk capabilities with manufacturing-sector digital roadmaps
Present at industry conferences and internal forums
Build reusable technical assets, white papers, and demo environments for enterprise security and observability use cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience in Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Consulting
Understanding of modern security frameworks, including SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection, and/or observability principles, including APM and infrastructure monitoring
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for executive-level stakeholders
Experience working with large-scale data platforms or log management solutions
Communication and presentation skills, including the ability to lead technical workshops and whiteboard sessions
Experience with cloud-native monitoring and security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred
Splunk certification or equivalent platform expertise highly preferred
Knowledge of modern application architectures, including AI stacks, microservices, containers, and Kubernetes
Experience in data modeling, scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash, and API integration
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT compliance standards
Previous experience in a global manufacturing organization or specialized software provider serving manufacturing preferred
Ability to travel to customer sites for on-site assessments and strategic planning sessions
Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not provide sponsorship

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 birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for eligible exempt employees
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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees