Full-Time

Solutions Engineering Manager

Federal Civilian

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$216k - $297kAnnually

+ Equity + Long-term Cash Awards

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Position is remote but may have ties to Virginia.

Category
Solution Engineering
Engineering Management
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • At least 10+ years’ experience in technically selling and supporting software products to IT organizations
  • At least 3+ years related SE/SA Management experience is highly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills – written and oral. Ability to communicate sophisticated ideas; Very articulate
  • Experience and familiarity with the Splunk portfolio preferred
  • Experience with supporting Federal government agencies is required
  • Domain expertise with IT Operations, Application Management, and/or Security/Compliance is desirable
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people; challenge and lead people toward peak performance
  • Able to travel up to 20%
  • Preference for living in the Washington DC/Maryland or Virginia area
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of Solutions Engineers (SE’s) to ensure sales and customer success
  • Regularly meet with SEs and provide feedback career coaching
  • Conduct pipeline recruiting efforts to find and hire top field engineering talent
  • Mentor/coach new hires during on-boarding and subsequent phases to ensure proper ramping of SE skills and capabilities
  • Work closely with sales leadership to jointly develop strategic and technical account plans
  • Interact with customers and prospects to understand their business challenges
  • Develop a close working relationship with Professional Services and Education to ensure alignment between pre and post sales activities
  • Work directly with your SE Director, Field Technical Interlock, Professional services, Product Development and other organizations to ensure alignment with the field, provide process and product feedback, and resolve critical customer situations

Splunk offers a platform that transforms large amounts of machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, making it valuable for large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Unlike its competitors, Splunk provides versatile solutions that cater to specific needs in IT operations and security. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for better decision-making and improved security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cisco's acquisition of Splunk is likely to enhance its data security and customer experience, leveraging combined strengths in security and networking.
  • Splunk's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of Federated Analytics and advanced AI capabilities for IT Service Intelligence, positions it as a leader in the data analytics and IT management sector.
  • Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management for the tenth consecutive time underscores Splunk's industry leadership and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The integration process with Cisco could face challenges, potentially leading to operational disruptions and strategic misalignments.
  • The competitive landscape in data analytics and IT management is intense, with major players like IBM and Palo Alto Networks making significant moves, which could impact Splunk's market share.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data analytics and visualization, setting it apart from competitors who may not provide such comprehensive, immediate insights.
  • The company's strong integration capabilities with other major technologies like Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Networks enhance its security reporting and analysis, making it a critical tool for cybersecurity.
  • Splunk's focus on large enterprises and its versatile platform that serves IT, IoT, and security markets give it a broad yet specialized market reach.

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Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program

We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning

Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days

Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan