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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - Splunk (Remote) - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,600.0 - $182,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Application Enhancement Tool, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Cloud Migration, Puppet, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco, Microservices - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B92C3FDF3C1A4B31B1DBCF6044D9E905/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Cloud, Observability or closely related fields., * Deep understanding of current technologies and trends in cloud, app development and microservices architecture deployment methodologies. * Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Cloud Technologies, Microservices Architectures, Multi-cloud, Hybrid, Cloud Migrations, Cloud Workloads, Cloud Native Technologies, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, App Development, Mobile, and Edge Computing. * Previous experience as a practitioner in a specific discipline in either a research, consulting or operations role is required. * Demonstrable experience delivering technology evangelism and enablement. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with a portfolio of works to demonstrate acumen. * Self-motivated problem solver in highly complex environments. * Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, K8s, Puppet, Chef, Terraform or Ansible. * Hands-on experience in application development in at least one framework. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related discipline or equivalent work experience. Strategic & Business Skills: * Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps * Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Track record of delivering results in fast-paced, dynamic environments * Data-driven decision-making approach with focus on measurable outcomes Core Values and Mindsets: * Commitment to Excellence: A dedication to delivering high-quality solutions, strengthening technical skills, and taking pride in continuous improvement to consistently raise the bar. * Adaptability / Flexibility: A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and the ability to respond effectively to new challenges and rapid change. * Collaboration: A strong team player attitude, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to empowering colleagues and fostering an open, supportive environment. * Ownership: A proactive approach to improvement, accountability for outcomes, and a drive to deliver on commitments without waiting for direction. * Innovation: A passion for creative problem-solving, technical rigor, and pushing boundaries while maintaining high standards. * Fun: An ability to embrace fun, celebrate successes, and contribute to a positive and energetic culture where everyone can thrive. ## Description * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, marketing, specialist, technical sales, and customer success teams to ideate and develop new strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. * Strategic Account Alignment: Collaborate with account teams to develop strategies that effectively position the Splunk portfolio, ensuring direct impact on customer success. * AI-Driven Content Innovation: Leverage AI-powered tools and generative methodologies to build, automate, and scale high-impact technical content assets, accelerating field enablement. * Content Automation: Provide content provisioning automation for the demo platform. * Technical Storytelling & Presentation: Develop compelling, external-facing presentations that clearly articulate the value proposition of Splunk's portfolio within the One Cisco message. * Internal Enablement & Training: Lead internal webinars and training sessions to up-level the technical proficiency of account teams. * Thought Leadership Content: Author technical blog posts for our external site, detailing recent engagements, innovations, or industry developments. * Technical Integration Development: Author code to build and maintain integrations with key Cloud-relevant technologies. * Product Strategy & Feedback: Provide strategic guidance to product teams, proactively identifying issues and collaborating on solutions to improve product quality and direction. * Technical Workshops & Trust Building: Develop and facilitate deep-dive, hands-on workshops that demonstrate the value of the Splunk Platform, helping to earn and maintain customer technical trust. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [The Memory Leak That Ate Our Cluster: A Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2057-the-memory-leak-that-ate-our-cluster-a-postmortem) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)