Solutions Engineer, Splunk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable technical advisor for manufacturing clients, aiding them in leveraging data for digital transformation and operational resilience.

• Serve as the main technical expert throughout the sales process.

• Facilitate high-level discovery discussions regarding customers’ cybersecurity and performance issues.

• Design and architect Splunk implementations that aggregate data from enterprise IT environments, cloud architectures, and digital business systems.

• Create and present tailored product demonstrations and proof-of-concept initiatives.

• Showcase real-time threat detection, incident response automation, and the value of full-stack observability.

• Collaborate with Account Executives, Product Management, and Professional Services teams.

• Speak at industry events and internal meetings.

• Develop reusable technical resources, white papers, and demo environments for security and observability applications.

• Lead technical workshops and brainstorming sessions.

• Travel to client locations for on-site evaluations and strategic planning meetings as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Consulting.

• In-depth knowledge of contemporary security frameworks, including SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection.

• Familiarity with observability principles, encompassing APM and infrastructure monitoring.

• Capability to convey intricate technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders.

• Experience with extensive data platforms or log management solutions.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Proficiency in leading technical workshops and brainstorming sessions.

• Experience with cloud-native monitoring and security platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Understanding of microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.

• Skills in data modeling, Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting, and API integration.

• Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT compliance standards.

• Experience in a global manufacturing organization or a software provider that serves the manufacturing sector is preferred.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites for on-site assessments and strategic planning sessions.

• Splunk certification or equivalent platform expertise is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contributions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available.

• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid days off for personal wellness.

• 16 days of paid vacation time annually for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off program with no set limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided upon hire and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time can be carried forward.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family matters.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days each calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.

• Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans.

• Opportunities for growth and development within Cisco.

• Global collaboration and professional development opportunities.