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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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As a Security Engineer II on the Cyber Defense Investigations (CDI) team at Microsoft, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding organizational assets by proactively detecting and responding to sophisticated threats. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing alerts, conducting detailed investigations across multiple systems, and driving incident response actions such as containment and remediation. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance detection logic and improve investigation workflows, contributing to broader security strategies while building deep technical expertise. The role requires proficiency in tools like Python, PowerShell, Jupyter Notebooks, KQL, and familiarity with cloud security concepts and Azure technologies. Additionally, experience with AI/ML-driven security capabilities and threat analysis frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK is highly valued. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters continuous learning and knowledge sharing across a globally distributed team.