Solution Engineer, Data Security

Microsoft

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Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: —
Salary: $86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Jan 19, 2027

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k

This role $128k

$72k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $135,575–$193,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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 · Solution Engineer, Data Security

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As a Solution Engineer - Data Security, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor focused on driving data security across every stage of the development lifecycle. You will be responsible for leading hands-on engagements such as hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops to accelerate the adoption of developer tools and cloud platforms. Your daily work involves conducting demos and proofs of concept to influence solution design, resolving technical blockers, and co-designing secure, scalable architectures with developers and platform leads. You will utilize Microsoft Purview and other data security technologies to improve client security postures and protect data within AI platforms and applications. The role requires expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, and information security to help customers modernize their applications while ensuring robust data governance across their entire estate.

Skills

Microsoft Purview Azure Office 365 Power BI Data Security AI Platforms Solution Design Information Security Migration

What you'll do

Drive technical sales using demos and Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to influence solution design and production deployments.
Lead hands-on engagements such as hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops to accelerate platform adoption.
Co-design secure and scalable architectures with developers and platform leads.
Resolve technical blockers and objections while providing product feedback to engineering teams.
Maintain deep expertise in data security architectures and technologies, specifically Microsoft Purview.
Develop strategies and recommendations to improve client data security posture and govern data within AI platforms.
Represent the company through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience, OR a Master's degree plus 1 year of experience.
Candidates with 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience are eligible.
Equivalent experience to the specified educational and professional requirements is accepted.
Preferred: 6+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, technical consulting, technology delivery, or related fields.
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with cloud/hybrid infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, and technology management.
Certifications in relevant technologies such as Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect, or Information Security are preferred.
Must have authorization to work in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.

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