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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Salary
$85,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
Closes
Aug 29, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $127k
$67k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

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 728 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 664 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Solution Engineer - Security at Microsoft, you will join the forward-thinking team within the Security Solutions organization, working directly with customers to enhance their security posture through innovative solutions. Your daily responsibilities include building trusted relationships with developers and platform leads to co-design secure, scalable architectures using cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel. You will also develop tailored strategies to improve clients' security postures, shape technical win plans, and enhance team capabilities in areas like XDR, zero trust, and cloud security. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud security architectures and extensive experience in pre-sales or consulting roles, ideally with expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Proficiency in AI-driven application modernization and the ability to leverage Microsoft’s platform fully are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

What you'll do

  • Build trusted relationships to co-design secure, scalable architectures with developers and platform leads.
  • Maintain expertise in Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and other cloud security technologies.
  • Develop strategies to enhance clients' security posture and tailor Microsoft’s messaging to fit their needs.
  • Shape technical win plans and differentiate compete strategies for assigned customers in extended detection and response (XDR).
  • Enhance team capabilities in zero trust architecture and cloud security solutions.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6 years of technical pre-sales, consulting, or technology delivery experience.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security architectures including Microsoft M365 Defender and Sentinel.
  • Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure design and migration.
  • Ability to develop strategies for improving client security posture and tailoring messaging.
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
  • Expertise in extended detection and response (XDR), zero trust, and cloud security.

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