Senior Solution Engineer, Security

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 68 days ago
Closes: Oct 17, 2026
Nearby: 93 roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Senior Solution Engineer, Security

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Join the Microsoft Security organization as a Senior Solution Engineer Security, where you will drive security across every stage of the development lifecycle by guiding customers through secure, scalable solution design. You’ll lead hands-on engagements such as hackathons and architecture workshops to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s developer tools and cloud platforms while building trusted relationships with developers and platform leads. With deep expertise in cloud security architectures and solutions like M365 Defender and Sentinel, you will develop strategies to enhance clients’ security postures and tailor Microsoft messaging for specific opportunities. This role requires a strong background in technical pre-sales or consulting, ideally with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and architecture designs. Ideal candidates are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in an innovative environment that values growth and collaboration.

Skills

Microsoft M365 Defender Defender for Cloud Azure Sentinel Kubernetes Terraform Python Go Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL AWS Zero Trust MFA SAML OAuth SCIM REST APIs JSON

What you'll do

Lead hands-on engagements like hackathons to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s developer tools.
Build trusted relationships with developers to co-design secure, scalable architectures.
Maintain deep technical knowledge of cloud security solutions including M365 Defender and Sentinel.
Develop strategies to improve clients' security posture and tailor Microsoft messaging for opportunities.
Enhance team capabilities in XDR, zero trust, and cloud security for assigned customers.

What we're looking for

At least 5 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 lead hands-on customer engagements like hackathons and workshops.
Develop strategies to improve clients' security posture and tailor messaging for opportunities.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred.

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