Solutions Engineer - Splunk

Cisco Systems, Inc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer in the UK to join our presales team and focus on strategic accounts with high value potential.

You will provide deep technical engagement, design tailored solutions, and partner with sales to drive growth and adoption of Cisco technologies. The role requires strong IT infrastructure, cloud knowledge, and experience communicating complex concepts to executive audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a solutions engineering or similar role, preferably in data analytics/IT, with strategic accounts.
• Proficiency with Splunk products or similar, data analytics, and operational intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security protocols.
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, product, and support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees or certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on Splunk products, providing technical guidance to strategic accounts.
• Design, develop, and implement customized solutions that demonstrate measurable value.
• Collaborate with sales to understand requirements and deliver compelling presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with technical champions for long-term success.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to ensure successful deployments.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to maximize product adoption.
• Demonstrate products remotely, on-site, and at events such as conferences.
• Continuously improve presales practices and methodologies.

Skills

Solutions engineering

Data analytics

Cloud technologies

Security protocols

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Splunk is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our presales team as a Solutions Engineer in the UK to focus on our Strategic Accounts.

As a Splunk Senior Solutions Engineer, you’ll be the deep-dive technical sales resource for the UK Sales team supporting our clients across the region. This role has a specific focus on Strategic accounts; these are our high-value customers with significant revenue potential, market influence, or alignment with our product vision.

The Senior Solutions Engineer will provide tailored solutions and technical executive-level engagement to drive long-term growth and partnership

The Senior Solutions Engineer must be comfortable building rapport with technical champions, augmenting the account team and serving as a trusted advisor. Developing and owning technical proof activities to advance expansion opportunities, as well as drive product adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on Splunk products and solutions, providing technical guidance and support to strategic accounts.
• Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement customized solutions that align with customers' desired business outcomes and demonstrate quantifiable, measurable value.
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and operational pain, deliver compelling presentations, and demonstrate the value of Splunk solutions.
• Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with our technical champions, ensuring their long-term success and satisfaction.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful deployment of Splunk products.
• Training and Support: Conduct training sessions and workshops for customers, enabling them to maximize the use of Splunk solutions.
• Event Participation: Demonstrate Splunk products and services to customers on-site, remotely via webinars, and at field events such as conferences and trade shows.
• Continuous Improvement: Work closely with the presales team and management to develop and continually improve working practices, standard methodologies, and presales processes.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a solutions engineering or similar role, preferably within the data analytics or IT industry, with a focus on strategic accounts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Splunk products or similar, data analytics, and operational intelligence. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security protocols.
• Domain knowledge: Either, security operations, Observability, DevOps, IT operations, big data or log management.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing customer needs.
• Great Teammate: Ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional teams, including sales, product development, and customer support.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant areas are a plus.

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