Solutions Engineer – Public Sector, Splunk Security

Cisco

. Own the technical relationship with Public Sector customers and partners as a trusted technical advisor and primary technical sales influencer .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew Delhi • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and solutions engineering within the Public Sector, leveraging knowledge of Splunk Security technologies and cybersecurity trends to develop tailored security solutions. Proven ability to engage with IT and security leaders, translating complex technical requirements into actionable strategies that align with customer objectives.

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Technical Sales ExperienceSplunk Security ExpertiseSecurity Solution DesignPublic Sector EngagementCybersecurity Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesSolutions EngineeringSecurity ConsultingCybersecuritySecurity AnalyticsIncident ResponseThreat DetectionSIEMSOARXDR/EDR

Soft Skills

Strategic PlanningInfluencingCommunicationCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Splunk CloudSplunk Enterprise SecurityRisk-Based AlertingThreat IntelligenceDetection EngineeringMission Control

Industry Keywords

Public SectorCybersecurity TrendsZero TrustNetwork SecurityThreat HuntingSecurity Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical relationship with Public Sector customers and partners as a trusted technical advisor and primary technical sales influencer
Partner with account and sales teams on strategic account planning, identifying growth opportunities and aligning technical strategies with customer objectives
Engage with IT and security leaders, technical decision-makers, and lines of business to understand customer environments, security challenges, business priorities, and technical requirements
Translate customer business and security needs into Cisco and Splunk Security solutions and lead strategic solution conversations
Design and present cross-architecture security solutions, demonstrations, and technical presentations for complex Public Sector challenges
Lead technical engagements throughout the sales cycle from technical discovery and validation through closure
Leverage Splunk Security technologies including Splunk Cloud, Splunk Enterprise Security, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, Risk-Based Alerting, Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Mission Control, and security analytics
Apply knowledge of SOC, incident response, threat hunting, XDR/EDR, network security, cloud security, Zero Trust, and security operations to develop customer solutions
Position and differentiate Cisco and Splunk solutions against competing security platforms using competitive market insights
Coordinate and influence virtual teams of sales resources, security specialists, internal stakeholders, and external partners
Provide feedback on Public Sector customer needs, security trends, market opportunities, and competitive tactics
Contribute to demand-generation, technical enablement, and education initiatives across the Public Sector
Adapt technical and engagement strategies to evolving Public Sector priorities, cybersecurity threats, technology trends, and market conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of related experience, or PhD with 1+ year of related experience
7+ years of experience in technical sales, solutions engineering, security consulting, cybersecurity, or a related customer-facing technical role
Experience engaging with Public Sector customers, IT/security leaders, technical decision-makers, and business stakeholders
Experience designing, presenting, and demonstrating security or technology solutions aligned to customer business challenges
Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, security analytics, threat detection, incident response, or security operations
Preferred: Experience working with Public Sector or government customers, particularly within complex or regulated environments
Preferred: Strong knowledge of Splunk Security, including Splunk Enterprise Security, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, Risk-Based Alerting, Threat Intelligence, and security analytics
Preferred: Experience across XDR/EDR, Network Security, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, Threat Hunting, SOC, and Incident Response
Preferred: Experience driving cross-sell, up-sell, competitive displacement, or market-share growth within strategic accounts
Preferred: Strong understanding of cybersecurity trends, customer environments, and competitive security technologies
Preferred: Experience influencing technical executives and leading strategic security solution conversations