Staff Solutions Engineer – FDSE Public Sector – Splunk

Cisco

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

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $246,800 - $327,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in AI transformation and integration within defense and intelligence sectors, leveraging Cisco AI infrastructure and Splunk portfolio to drive customer success. Proven ability to mentor teams, influence technical decision-makers, and articulate complex AI solutions that deliver rapid business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI Transformation LeadershipGenerative And Agentic AI ExperienceKubernetes And Cloud-Native PlatformsCisco And Splunk ExperienceTop Secret Security Clearance

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Distributed Software ArchitectureSystem Architecture DeploymentsMachine Learning PlatformsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesLarge-Scale Enterprise Data ArchitecturesAI ImplementationTechnical Customer EngagementsRapid ROI AchievementAgile MethodologiesTechnical Mentorship

Soft Skills

Strong Narrative SkillsCustomer FocusCollaborationContinuous LearningOwnership

Tools & Technologies

Cisco AI InfrastructureSplunk PortfolioCloud PlatformsHybrid PlatformsEnterprise Data Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

AI CertificationsData Science Certifications

Industry Keywords

Defense SectorIntelligence SectorEnterprise ProjectsTechnical Decision-MakingCustomer Retention

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly alongside strategic US-based defense and intelligence customers to lead AI transformation
Co-develop, innovate, integrate, and demonstrate solutions addressing critical customer mission outcomes
Architect and prototype solutions leveraging Cisco AI infrastructure and the Splunk portfolio in complex enterprise environments
Accelerate customer business outcomes and time to value as an embedded engineer
Influence technical decision-makers through tangible proofs that drive customer retention and growth
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 focus, and ownership in an agile, customer-embedded environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a citizen of the United States
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical engineering experience
9+ years of professional experience in post-sales and pre-sales roles working directly with customers on distributed software and system architecture deployments
3+ years of experience in generative and agentic AI, machine learning platforms, Kubernetes, event-driven architectures, 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 obtain one
Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned territory for business and customer engagements
Preferred: 7+ years leading technical customer-facing engagements involving ambiguous, high-impact enterprise projects
Preferred: 5+ years of Cisco and Splunk experience or equivalent experience with a top competitor
Ability to articulate how AI and automation solve complex business problems and achieve rapid ROI
Strong narrative skills bridging technical AI implementation and executive-level business requirements
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, subject to continued employment and vesting periods
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 per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, 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 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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Cisco careers site benefits and perks