Solutions Engineer – Splunk

Cisco

. Partner with Account Executives on technical discovery, architectural validation, and qualification across high-value financial services and premier accounts .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $218,600 - $286,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical pre-sales engineering and solutions architecture, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, observability, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in delivering tailored product demonstrations and executing technical Proofs of Concept for enterprise accounts.

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Technical Pre-Sales EngineeringSolutions ArchitectureSearch Processing Language (SPL)Cybersecurity ArchitectureRegulatory Compliance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

SIEM/SOC OperationsIT/DevOps ObservabilityNative Logging and MonitoringArchitectural Cost OptimizationTechnical RFP/RFI ResponsesData Routing and Pipeline OptimizationREST APIsInfrastructure-as-Code AutomationTechnical Proofs of ConceptSecurity Telemetry Analysis

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsStakeholder Consensus BuildingTrusted Advisor Capabilities

Tools & Technologies

Splunk Cloud/EnterpriseEnterprise Security (ES)IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)Cribl StreamKafkaAnsibleTerraform

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCNACCNPSplunk Certified Consultant

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated Enterprise AccountsData ResidencySecurity ComplianceMulti-Stakeholder Consensus

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Account Executives on technical discovery, architectural validation, and qualification across high-value financial services and premier accounts
Deliver tailored product demonstrations
Build architectural designs translating complex technical capabilities into business value and risk reduction
Own and execute technical Proofs of Concept
Navigate data residency, security compliance frameworks, and multi-stakeholder consensus criteria
Provide field intelligence and technical feedback to Cisco and Splunk Product Management
Help shape roadmap priorities and expand blended Cisco/Splunk portfolio adoption
Serve as a technical authority and trusted advisor to CISOs, VPs of Engineering, and IT executives
Architect cybersecurity, observability, and data platform solutions for regulated enterprise accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in technical pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, or customer-facing systems engineering supporting enterprise or regulated accounts, or Master’s degree plus 3 years / PhD
Minimum 3 years of hands-on technical experience with at least two of: SIEM/SOC operations; IT/DevOps observability; regulatory compliance frameworks
Minimum 2 years of experience architecting or analyzing native logging, monitoring, and security telemetry across AWS, Azure, or GCP
Minimum 3 years of experience scoping and leading technical Proofs of Concept, authoring technical RFP/RFI responses, and defending enterprise architecture designs
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical professional experience
Proficiency writing Search Processing Language (SPL) queries and practical experience with Splunk Cloud/Enterprise architectures, Enterprise Security (ES), or IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)
Experience with data routing and pipeline optimization tools such as Cribl Stream, Kafka, or Edge Processor
Experience with architectural cost optimization strategies
Ability to present complex architectural and risk-reduction strategies to CISOs, CTOs, and technical procurement committees
Experience co-selling across large matrixed sales organizations, channel partners, and professional services/CSM ecosystems
Experience with REST APIs, infrastructure-as-code automation such as Ansible/Terraform, or credentials such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP, or Splunk Certified Consultant

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
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units 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
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in a 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 days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco
Global collaboration and worldwide network of experts