Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 26, 2027

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 692 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer

The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer - Weekend shift joins the Detection and Response Team to support customers during high-impact cybersecurity incidents. In this role, you will lead infrastructure recovery and identity containment workstreams, establishing technical priorities and acting as a trusted partner during urgent response activities. You will manage recovery for compromised Active Directory, Entra ID, Tier 0, and hybrid infrastructure environments while balancing containment urgency with evidence preservation. Key responsibilities include assessing compromise scope, analyzing identity evidence, and briefing stakeholders on findings. Required skills include experience in software development lifecycles, threat analysis, and cybersecurity. You will utilize tools like PowerShell, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, Microsoft Graph, and Azure to solve complex problems involving Golden Ticket attacks, privilege escalation, and lateral movement within enterprise environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead infrastructure recovery and identity containment workstreams for enterprise on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Set technical priorities and evidence requirements for identity, directory, and privileged access workstreams.
  • Lead containment and recovery for compromised Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Assess compromise scope, trust relationships, and security-control gaps to identify validation needs.
  • Collect and analyze infrastructure and identity evidence to support investigation and recovery decisions.
  • Brief customer technical teams and executives on findings, priorities, and decision options.
  • Maintain technical documentation and follow-the-sun handovers covering evidence, risks, and next actions.
  • Contribute to proactive services like compromise assessments and infrastructure resilience improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in software development, cybersecurity, or threat analysis.
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in software development, cybersecurity, or threat analysis.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience in software development, cybersecurity, or threat analysis.
  • Equivalent experience to the educational and experience requirements.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other government security screening requirements.
  • Ability to work non-standard business hours, including Friday through Monday, 10-hour shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, or other enterprise identity platforms (preferred).
  • Experience in cybersecurity incident response, digital forensics, threat hunting, or enterprise recovery (preferred).

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