Solution Engineer, Security

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Feb 6, 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

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TL;DR · Solution Engineer, Security

The Solution Engineer - Security joins the Microsoft Security organization to help customers modernize their security architecture and posture. In this role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, driving technical sales through demos and proofs of concept while influencing solution design and production deployments. You will lead hands-on engagements such as hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops to accelerate the adoption of developer tools and cloud platforms. Key responsibilities include co-designing secure, scalable architectures, resolving technical blockers, and developing strategies for extended detection and response, zero trust, and cloud security. You must maintain deep technical knowledge of Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel. The role focuses on helping customers integrate AI applications into development workflows while improving overall security.

What you'll do

  • Drive technical sales by conducting demos and Proof of Concepts to influence solution design.
  • Lead hands-on engagements including hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops.
  • Co-design secure and scalable architectures with developers and platform leads.
  • Resolve technical blockers and collaborate with engineering teams to improve products.
  • Maintain deep technical expertise in Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.
  • Develop strategies to improve client security posture and shape technical win plans.
  • Represent the company through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 2+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience.
  • Must have a Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 1+ year(s) of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience.
  • Must have 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience.
  • Must have equivalent experience to the education and experience requirements.
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
  • 6+ years of technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery experience (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience with cloud and hybrid, or on-premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, and technology management (preferred).
  • Certification in relevant technologies such as Office 365, Power BI, Azure, or Information Security (preferred).

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