This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 985 roles with salary data.
As a Customer Lead Engineer (CLE) at Microsoft Security’s Customer Experience Engineering team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to strategic customers, providing deep technical guidance and proactive support. Your responsibilities include managing high-priority escalations, leading incident response efforts, and advocating for customer needs within the engineering organization. You will collaborate closely with various internal teams and external stakeholders to drive resolution of complex issues and improve product quality. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in cybersecurity consulting or similar roles, with a strong background in Microsoft Security products like Defender, Entra, and Sentinel. Proficiency in English communication, regulatory compliance frameworks, and incident response is essential, along with relevant certifications such as CISSP and SC-200. This role demands a growth mindset and the ability to mentor others while supporting customers across diverse regions on a 24/7 basis.