Splunk Solutions Engineer (Observability) - Dubai

Cisco Systems, Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an Observability Solutions Engineer in Dubai to support pre-sales for Splunk observability. You will align with sales, deliver demos, and map client IT challenges to product capabilities across hybrid multi-cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with modern stacks (Kubernetes, Docker, Python/Go) and PoV engagements. Travel and onsite customer work may be involved, based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales, pre-sales, or solution engineering in Enterprise software, IT Ops, or cybersecurity.
• Experience delivering product demonstrations in person, via webinars, or at events.
• Experience with Splunk, AppDynamics, or similar APM stacks alongside data platforms.
• Experience with PoVs and observability tooling for application performance and hybrid monitoring.
• Knowledge of modern app architecture including Kubernetes, Docker, or serverless tech; familiarity with digital experience monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive client and partner relationships.
• Collaborate with account teams to align with sales strategies and support through POVs, demos, integrations, and issue resolution.
• Engage with customers to map IT challenges to Splunk observability product capabilities.
• Demonstrate Splunk observability products onsite, via webinars, and at field events.
• Apply structured, analytical approaches to overcome sales obstacles and contribute to a growing customer base.

Skills

Technical sales

Pre-sales

Customer engagement

Presentation/demos

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Splunk

AppDynamics

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Go

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: June 30th, 2026

Note: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Note: Candidates must be based in Dubai, UAE.

Meet the Team

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a resilient digital world with an end-to-end platform designed for hybrid, multi-cloud environments. We approach our work with kindness, valuing the unique talents, passion, and joy that each team member brings to our collaborative culture. Our team is dedicated to helping organizations reach their best by solving complex business challenges at scale. We foster an environment of inclusiveness, disruption, and fun, ensuring that every member feels supported as they reach new heights.

Your Impact

As an Observability Solutions Engineer, you play a crucial role in the pre-sales process, partnering with Sales to deliver technical expertise on Splunk's observability solutions.

• Establish and proactively maintain positive relationships with clients and partners.
• Collaborate closely with account teams to align with sales strategies, providing support through briefings, demos, proposals, Proof of Values (POVs), integrations, and issue resolution for Splunk's observability portfolio.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their IT challenges and business objectives, mapping these to Splunk product capabilities.
• Demonstrate Splunk's observability products and services onsite, remotely via webinars, and at field events such as conferences and trade shows.
• Apply organized and analytical approaches to overcome sales obstacles creatively and adaptively.
• Contribute to a dynamic technical organization with a rapidly growing customer base.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales, pre-sales, or solution engineering within the Enterprise Software, ITOps or Cybersecurity sector.
• Experience delivering technical product demonstrations to customers in person, via webinars, or at industry events.
• Prior experience with Splunk, AppDynamics, or equivalent APM (Application Performance Monitoring) technology stack, alongside a data platform such as Splunk Cloud/Enterprise.
• Experience conducting proof of value engagements leveraging observability tools, including Splunk AppDynamics, for application performance and hybrid monitoring.
• Experience with modern application architecture, including Kubernetes, Docker, or serverless technologies. Knowledge of digital experience monitoring, including synthetics and real-user monitoring tools.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational IT, cybersecurity and compliance structures and digital transformation drivers.
• Familiarity with Splunk Observability Cloud, AppDynamics or equivalent platform architecture, deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting, including setting up baselines, health rules, and proactive monitoring strategies.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Knowledge of AI tools and concepts, including LLMs, GenAI frameworks, or Time Series models.
• Knowledge of security operation standards. Attainment of Splunk Enterprise Security Admin certification or other cybersecurity industry certifications (i.e., CISSP, SANS Cybersecurity, etc.)
• Splunk AppDynamics/Observability Cloud certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to visit prospects and engage in onsite customer work as required.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.