Senior Security Solution Engineer

Microsoft

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Hybrid
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Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 21, 2027

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Below market

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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 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Security Solution Engineer

The Senior Security Solution Engineer joins the Microsoft Federal team to help U.S. Government organizations protect systems, identities, and data. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, leading discovery conversations, architecture discussions, tailored demonstrations, and proofs of concept to address complex cybersecurity challenges. You will build practical security strategies, resolve technical blockers, and guide informed decisions regarding Zero Trust, cloud and hybrid security, and the secure adoption of AI. Key responsibilities include owning the technical win for federal security opportunities and translating requirements into designs that account for existing infrastructure and government-cloud availability. You will utilize core technologies including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Entra to strengthen threat protection and modernize security operations for civilian, defense, and intelligence organizations.

What you'll do

  • Own the technical win for federal security opportunities by planning and executing customer engagements.
  • Lead technical discovery, architecture discussions, tailored demonstrations, and hands-on workshops.
  • Execute scoped proofs of concept and pilots to validate solution fit for customer mission needs.
  • Build trusted relationships with federal technical decision makers to translate requirements into practical designs.
  • Identify and troubleshoot technical blockers by documenting risks and engaging internal engineering resources.
  • Apply hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra to solve complex security challenges.
  • Develop technical win plans that demonstrate solution differentiation and measurable security value.
  • Create reusable demonstrations and architecture patterns to support peer learning and team growth.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Master's degree and 3+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience.
  • Must have 5+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen as verified by a valid passport.
  • Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance (preferred).
  • Experience designing or implementing security solutions using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra, or comparable platforms (preferred).
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government customers and familiarity with federal security requirements (preferred).

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