This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,875–$216,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$184k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 570 roles with salary data.
The Senior Security Engineer - Development joins the Quantum Security & IT Operations team to protect a globally distributed research community and its intellectual property. This role focuses on advancing security through automation, AI-assisted investigations, and detection engineering while supporting network, infrastructure, and physical security services. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing AI-enabled SOC automation, developing security tooling and data integrations, tuning detections to reduce false positives, and participating in incident response. The candidate will utilize technologies such as C++, C#, Python, Scala, PowerShell, Logic Apps, and Microsoft Sentinel with KQL. Core competencies include experience in the software development lifecycle, threat modeling, anomaly detection, and enterprise networking including DNS, TCP/IP, and firewalls. The role addresses the specific challenges of protecting strategic research programs from sustained external targeting within environments involving export control regulations like ITAR and EAR.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $193565 from 98 postings across 44 companies.