Solutions Engineer, Splunk
AI summary of the role
Senior Solutions Engineer for Splunk's Manufacturing vertical, acting as a trusted technical advisor to help manufacturing customers leverage security (SIEM/SOAR) and observability (APM/infrastructure monitoring) for digital transformation and operational resilience.
What you’ll do
- Act as primary technical lead during sales cycles, conducting discovery sessions with manufacturing clients.
- Design and architect Splunk deployments for unified visibility across IT, cloud, and digital systems.
- Develop and deliver product demos and Proof of Concept engagements for security and observability.
- Partner with Account Executives, Product Management, and Professional Services to align capabilities with manufacturing roadmap.
What you’ll bring
- 5-7 years in Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Consulting.
- Deep understanding of SIEM/SOAR and/or observability (APM, infrastructure monitoring).
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for executives.
- Experience with large-scale data platforms or log management; Splunk certification preferred.
Technologies
Splunk · SIEM · SOAR · APM · Kubernetes · AWS · Azure · GCP · Python · Bash
Source and classification
Technical pre-sales · Evidence for this classification:
(SIEM/SOAR) and Observability (APM/Infrastructure Monitoring) strategies. The ideal candidate is a consultative expert who can translate complex technical telemetry into high-impact business outcomes. Technical Partnership: Act as the primary technical lead during the sales cycle, conducting high-level discovery sessions to understand the unique cybersecurity and performance challenges of manufacturing clients. Solution Architecture: Design and architect robust Splunk deployments that aggregate data from enterprise IT environments, cloud architectures, and digital business systems to provide unified visibility. Value Demonstration: Develop and deliver customized product demonstrations and Proof of Concept engagements that highlight the value of real-time threat detection, incident response automation, and full-stack observability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Account
More from the job description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/07/2026 Meet the Team Splunk is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Solutions Engineer to join our Manufacturing vertical. Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world! Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back! Your Impact This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, helping our manufacturing customers harness the power of data to drive digital transformation and operational resilience. Focus on empowering global manufacturing leaders to secure their digital infrastructure and ensure peak performance through sophisticated Security (SIEM/SOAR) and Observability (APM/Infrastructure Monitoring) strategies. The ideal candidate is a consultative expert who can translate complex technical telemetry into high-impact business outcomes. Technical Partnership: Act as the primary technical lead during the sales cycle, conducting high-level discovery sessions to understand the unique cybersecurity and performance challenges of manufacturing clients. Solution Architecture: Design and architect robust Splunk deployments that aggregate data [... source excerpt omitted ...] lity. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Account Executives, Product Management, and Professional Services teams to align Splunk’s capabilities with the digital roadmap requirements of the manufacturing sector. Thought Leadership: Present at industry conferences and internal forums on the importance of cyber resilience, modern observability, and the role of data analytics in digital transformation. Strategic Enablement: Build reusable technical assets, white papers, and demo environments tailored to enterprise security and observability use cases. Minimum Qualifications 5 to 7 years shown experience in Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Consult [... source excerpt omitted ...] equivalent platform expertise is highly preferred. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead technical workshops and whiteboard sessions. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-native monitoring and security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of modern application architectures, including microservices, containers, and Kubernetes. Proficiency in data modeling, scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash), and API integration. Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards relevant to enterprise IT. Previous experience working within a global manufacturing organization or a specialized software provider serving the
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