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Security Strategist (EMEA South)

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Splunk

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Paris
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 7+ years in security, knowledge of SIEM/SOAR/UEBA, strong communication skills, experience in EMEA sales cycles, and familiarity with industry frameworks and cloud security. Travel is required.
  • You will develop security use cases, create thought leadership materials, represent security in strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and localize strategies for regional sales teams.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of technical sales, product or practitioner experience in the security industry.
  • Experience with modern security technologies and their place in an organization's architecture, e.g., SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA.
  • Clear and concise communicator being comfortable presenting publicly to large audiences or one on one with senior executives.
  • Experience in driving complex security sales cycles across EMEA.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current threats, high-visibility security events, and trends in the marketplace.
  • Familiarity with current security data sources spanning on-premises, hybrid, & multi-cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) including the security detection methodologies they offer.
  • Familiarity with common industry frameworks and concepts like MITRE ATT&CK, CSC CIS, LMKC, OTel, DORA, etc.
  • Willingness and ability to work cross-functionally across a globally-dispersed remote organization with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel for industry and marketing events, customer and functional meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine emerging security use cases for Splunk products that reflect priority customer challenges, market trends, the evolving threat landscape and unique business opportunities.
  • Develop and test new maturity models, white papers, programs, workshops, demos, POVs, enablement content, and thought leadership content to showcase and accelerate adoption of emerging information security use cases and solutions.
  • Represent Splunk Security internally as a security GTM stakeholder in product roadmap, launch planning, customer initiative development in strategic growth areas for our customers and our business in security.
  • Evangelize Splunk Security vision, strategy and roadmap at industry events and with global customers and partners.
  • Mentor security talent both within our team and across the SE and Solution Architect community at Splunk as we look to continue to increase and expand the profile of security.
  • Partner with regional teams to localize global content and strategy to region-specific sales plays, enablement content, account targeting strategies and channel strategies for incubation-stage use cases and solutions with the in-theater technical sales and sales teams.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Security Strategist role at Splunk?

The primary focus of the Security Strategist role is on identifying and incubating emerging and strategic security use cases and solutions to stay ahead of customer, market, and technology trends.

Where can the Security Strategist position be based?

This role can be based in France, Italy, Spain, or the UAE.

What types of responsibilities will the Security Strategist have?

Responsibilities include developing emerging security use cases, creating thought leadership content, representing Splunk Security in various initiatives, and mentoring security talent within the organization.

What qualifications are necessary for the Security Strategist role?

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in technical sales, product, or practitioner roles within the security industry, familiarity with modern security technologies, and the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences.

Will the Security Strategist be required to travel?

Yes, the role involves willingness to travel for industry events, customer meetings, and functional meetings.

What types of security technologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience with modern security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA, as well as familiarity with current security data sources across various environments (on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud).

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion at Splunk?

Yes, Splunk prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that employees can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive in the workplace.

How does the role involve interaction with other teams?

The Security Strategist will interface cross-functionally with teams across sales, technical sales, customer success, partners, product marketing, and product management at both theater and global levels.

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Splunk

#TurnDataIntoDoing with Splunk, the data platform for the hybrid world.

Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Splunk is a UK-based multinational corporation that specializes in software solutions for searching, monitoring, and analysing machine-generated data. The company's primary focus is on providing businesses with the tools to gain valuable insights from the massive amounts of data they generate. Splunk's ultimate mission is to empower organisations to turn their data into actionable intelligence, enabling informed decision-making and improved operational efficiency. The purpose of Splunk's software is to help businesses unlock the full potential of their data by offering a platform that facilitates real-time analysis, monitoring, and visualisation, ultimately contributing to enhanced cybersecurity, IT operations, and overall business performance.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We value people who can't stop thinking about improving the future and who are working today to make that future possible. How can we stay ahead of technology to meet our customers' ever-changing needs? We're fueled by forward-thinking employees who see the potential of better technologies, processes and ideas through diversity and who take the steering wheel to drive it forward.

  • Fun

    All work and no play leads straight to burn out, which is why we foster a sense of fun at work. Whether it's celebrating successful product releases or working alongside colleagues on volunteer days, we believe that freeing our minds from routine once in a while makes us more productive, builds stronger teams and promotes positive mindsets.

  • Disruptive

    We never say "Don't change it if it's not broken." We're always looking at things from different angles with an eye for how we can do it better, faster and more efficiently.

  • Open

    We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We welcome all employees' feedback with an open-door policy, and we care as much about providing a collaborative and inclusive employee experience as we do about helping our customers solve their biggest data problems.

  • Passionate

    You can have the best people and the best products in the world, but without passion, you can't call it Splunk. Passion for our products and customers drives us further and keeps us reaching higher. It's why we excitedly talk about Splunk to anyone who will listen — if you don't believe it, just ask one of us about Splunk and see what happens.

Benefits

  • Eligibility & Enrolling

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  • Your Health

    Medical, dental, vision and voluntary supplemental insurance

  • Your Finances

    401(k), HSA, FSAs, Life and AD&D, and other money-related benefits

  • Time Away

    Holidays, time off and leaves of absence

  • Family Support

    Family-forming and support, emergency travel assistance and pet care

  • Your Wellbeing

    Spark Wellbeing Program, EAP, Employee Resource Groups and more

  • Contacts & Resources

    Vendor contacts, mobile apps and more

  • Pwny Perks

    Up to $500 reimbursement per quarter for wellbeing-related expenses