Microsoft
Security Solution Engineer at Microsoft
Responsibilities
Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments.
Lead hands‑on engagements—hackathons, code‑with sessions, and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s developer tools and cloud platforms.
Build trusted relationships with developers and platform leads, co‑designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions.
Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products.
Maintain deep technical understanding of cloud security architectures, solutions/technologies including Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
Develop strategies and recommendations to improve the client’s security posture, shape technical win plans and tailor Microsoft messaging to audience for security opportunities. Enhance team capabilities for extended detection and response (XDR), zero trust and cloud security and develop differentiated compete strategies for Microsoft Security for assigned customers.
Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre‑sales or technical consulting experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre‑sales or technical consulting experience.
5+ years technical pre‑sales or technical consulting experience.
Equivalent experience (total of 5+ years, or 3+ years with a Master’s).
Experience designing and implementing Information Security, Privacy and Information Governance solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Priva and Microsoft Purview offerings or other DIB industry‑aligned Security and Governance platforms and/or solutions.
Working knowledge and demonstrated skill implementing solutions across the Security Development Life Cycle and integration security principles, patterns and practices into the DevOps lifecycle in an enterprise environment.
Working knowledge and application of Zero Trust Principles, Patterns and Practices, Security Threat Modeling and Mitigation, Security Posture Management and Device and Workload Protection in an enterprise environment.
Experience with Microsoft security solutions (M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel) or, one or more related technologies such as Prisma Cloud, Crowdstrike, Proofpoint, Splunk, etc.
Other Requirements
Cloud screening: candidates must successfully complete and pass a Microsoft Cloud background screening. Required screening is administered bi‑annually.
Microsoft cannot sponsor a work visa for this role.
Citizenship and verification: the position requires U.S. citizenship. Verification will be performed via a valid passport or other authorized documents.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance (preferred).
Proven ability to lead technical engagements (e.g., hackathons, PoCs, MVPs) that drive production‑scale outcomes.
Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Azure Architect, Cloud Platform Technologies, Information Security).
Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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Responsibilities
Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments.
Lead hands‑on engagements—hackathons, code‑with sessions, and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s developer tools and cloud platforms.
Build trusted relationships with developers and platform leads, co‑designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions.
Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products.
Maintain deep technical understanding of cloud security architectures, solutions/technologies including Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
Develop strategies and recommendations to improve the client’s security posture, shape technical win plans and tailor Microsoft messaging to audience for security opportunities. Enhance team capabilities for extended detection and response (XDR), zero trust and cloud security and develop differentiated compete strategies for Microsoft Security for assigned customers.
Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre‑sales or technical consulting experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre‑sales or technical consulting experience.
5+ years technical pre‑sales or technical consulting experience.
Equivalent experience (total of 5+ years, or 3+ years with a Master’s).
Experience designing and implementing Information Security, Privacy and Information Governance solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Priva and Microsoft Purview offerings or other DIB industry‑aligned Security and Governance platforms and/or solutions.
Working knowledge and demonstrated skill implementing solutions across the Security Development Life Cycle and integration security principles, patterns and practices into the DevOps lifecycle in an enterprise environment.
Working knowledge and application of Zero Trust Principles, Patterns and Practices, Security Threat Modeling and Mitigation, Security Posture Management and Device and Workload Protection in an enterprise environment.
Experience with Microsoft security solutions (M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel) or, one or more related technologies such as Prisma Cloud, Crowdstrike, Proofpoint, Splunk, etc.
Other Requirements
Cloud screening: candidates must successfully complete and pass a Microsoft Cloud background screening. Required screening is administered bi‑annually.
Microsoft cannot sponsor a work visa for this role.
Citizenship and verification: the position requires U.S. citizenship. Verification will be performed via a valid passport or other authorized documents.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance (preferred).
Proven ability to lead technical engagements (e.g., hackathons, PoCs, MVPs) that drive production‑scale outcomes.
Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Azure Architect, Cloud Platform Technologies, Information Security).
Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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