Leader, Solutions Engineer- SLED - Splunk (REMOTE)

The application window is expected to close on: 09/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role can be performed in the Western United States. Leads solutions engineering teams to align Cisco architectures with customer needs, driving optimal outcomes for customers through sustained team and individual performance. Builds and sustains strong, long-term relationships with customers. Collaborates with customers to understand their business goals, identify cross-architecture solution opportunities, and create demand based on what's possible in customer roadmap, emerging technologies and industry challenges. Transforms strategic goals into actionable sales initiatives and ensures successful execution and alignment with organizational objectives. Emphasizes market expansion and revenue opportunities, aligning with the corporate vision to drive growth and Cisco’s market leadership. Facilitates cross-architecture/business unit (e.g., (e.g., Engineering, CX, partners, and marketing) collaboration to ensure client-focused solutions, continued growth / demand generation, and technological evolution of Cisco’s architectures • Specialization and Focus - Oversees technical sales management activities for a defined region, operation, theatre/country or geo • Customer Engagement and Accountability - Involves up to 25% customer/partner-facing time, Engages with high-level stakeholders such as CXOs, Directors, and key IT personnel, Direct customer engagement is limited to strategic accounts and large competitive deals • The Internal Sales Process - Supports teams with consulting, problem-solving and delivering the most impact during discovery, consultation, and presentation • Corporate Interlock - Medium to high corporate interlock, Leverages extensive internal and external relationships to drive collaboration, achieve diverse business goals, and advance corporate initiatives • Typical Sales Cycle - Sales cycle varies by segment—when directly involved in sales activities, the sales cycles often exceeds one year and sometimes span multiple years • Success Measures - Revenue Growth & Market Expansion, Enhanced Customer Success, Profitability and Increased Operational Efficiency, Strategic Sales Execution/ Team’s Quota Performance, Partner & Stakeholder Engagement What You'll Do: • Typically, directs a team of Managers—both those managing Managers and those managing Solutions Engineers—within multiple Regions • Unifies technical sales strategy with account planning, streamlining processes and improving sales cycle • Develops technical sales initiatives aligned with strategy and articulates market expansion and revenue goals • Manages high-stakes technical client engagements, forging partnerships on complex, large-scale solutions • Designs demand-driving events that showcase Cisco’s technology experiences and develops tools and roadmaps that drive customer connection • Unifies cross-functional feedback to coach towards sustainable quota achievement and develop team’s leadership capabilities • Facilitates collaboration, leveraging cross-functional influencers to shape account strategies Requirements : 10 years of experience in Software Solutions Engineering and 2 years of leadership experience. Must be a citizen of the United States. Preferred : Ability to develop and drive initiatives to help pipeline growth and adoption. Experience working with state and local governments and education accounts. Technical acumen and understanding of cybersecurity and observability. Ability to travel up to 50% within the Western United States. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY FOR EMPLOYEES IN AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY & NETHERLANDS 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