Solutions Engineer, Splunk

Cisco

. Serve as the trusted technical advisor for enterprise accounts .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,100 - $275,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-sales engineering and solutions architecture, with a strong focus on Splunk and comparable platforms. Capable of translating technical requirements into business value while effectively engaging with technical stakeholders and leading workshops.

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Pre-Sales Engineering ExperienceSplunk ExpertiseTechnical Workshop LeadershipCloud-Native Monitoring ExperienceScripting Skills in Python

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Hard Skills

Solutions ArchitectureTechnical ConsultingSIEM KnowledgeObservability KnowledgeData ModelingAPM ExperienceIntegration SkillsMicroservices FamiliarityKubernetes UnderstandingAI/ML Workloads

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic Discussion Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SplunkElasticDatadogDynatraceMicrosoft SentinelCrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEMAWSAzureGCPAPIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Splunk Certification

Industry Keywords

MITRE ATT&CKNISTPCIHIPAATechnical Sales Cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the trusted technical advisor for enterprise accounts
Partner with account executives and sales leadership on account strategy
Lead technical discovery and translate customer challenges into technical requirements
Design and deliver tailored demos, whiteboard sessions, workshops, and proofs of value
Drive deals through the technical sales cycle and coordinate specialists, partners, and internal teams
Expand Splunk usage across Core, Security (SIEM/SOAR), and Observability (APM/infrastructure monitoring)
Displace competitors by positioning Splunk’s differentiated value
Build relationships with technical stakeholders and engage them in strategic discussions
Feed customer and market insights to Product, Sales, and Marketing
Contribute knowledge sharing, demo assets, and enablement
Travel within the assigned territory for business and customer engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting
Experience with Splunk, or a comparable log management, SIEM, or observability platform in large-scale data environments
Knowledge of at least one of SIEM/threat detection or observability (APM, infrastructure monitoring)
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in terms of business value to engineers and executives
Presentation skills, including leading technical workshops and whiteboard sessions
Splunk certification is preferred
Experience with Elastic, Datadog, Dynatrace, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, or similar is preferred
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and cloud-native monitoring and security tooling is preferred
Familiarity with microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and AI/ML workloads is preferred
Scripting and integration skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash, with APIs and data modeling experience, are preferred
Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, PCI, or HIPAA is preferred
Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned territory
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
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for 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 annually
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
Professional growth opportunities
Global collaboration and team environment