Splunk Solutions Engineer - Switzerland

Splunk, a Cisco company, focuses on creating a resilient digital world with a platform designed for hybrid, multi-cloud environments. The company values a collaborative culture and is dedicated to solving complex business challenges at scale. As a Splunk Solutions Engineer, you will act as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers and partners, particularly in the financial services and insurance sectors. Your role will involve designing and delivering innovative technical solutions that address business needs, ensuring long-term customer success. Your main responsibilities will include serving as the primary technical sales engineer, designing and presenting relevant Splunk and Cisco technical solutions, and leading engagements with IT professionals and business decision-makers. You will also guide a virtual support team of sales resources, collaborate with account and connected sales teams, and maintain knowledge of the Splunk and Cisco portfolio. Additionally, you will develop and maintain deep expertise in Splunk's portfolio and provide active feedback to sales teams regarding strategic customer needs and market opportunities. To qualify for this role, you must have at least 5 years of experience in Solutions Engineering or a related technical sales role within the enterprise software industry. Relevant experience in cyber security and/or observability is highly desired. You should also have demonstrated experience configuring, deploying, or selling Splunk software and platforms, as well as leading technical sales cycles. Experience collaborating with account teams and virtual support teams in a B2B enterprise software environment is essential. Nice-to-have skills include a Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience, outstanding interpersonal skills, and relevant industry or vendor certifications such as Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, or Cisco certifications. Practical experience with the Splunk platform or competing solutions, previous experience working directly with enterprise customers and partners within the Swiss market, and exceptional presentation and communication skills are also beneficial. The role requires fluency in German and availability to travel up to 50% to visit prospects and customers across Switzerland and internationally if needed. The team at Cisco fosters an environment of inclusiveness, disruption, and fun, ensuring that every member feels supported as they reach new heights. The company is dedicated to revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. With a worldwide network of doers and experts, the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. What the role asks for: - 5+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, or a related technical sales role within the enterprise software industry. - 5+ years relevant experience in cyber security and/or observability. - Demonstrated experience configuring, deploying, or selling Splunk software and platforms in a technical, engineering, or sales capacity. - Experience leading technical sales cycles, including designing and presenting technical architectures to enterprise customers. - Experience collaborating with account teams and virtual support teams in a B2B enterprise software environment. - Fluent German (both written & spoken).