Solution Engineer, Security

Microsoft

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Salary
$86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 6, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $128k
$71k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $176k 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, Security

The Solution Engineer - Security joins the Microsoft Security organization to serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers seeking to modernize their security architecture and posture. In this role, you will drive technical sales through demos and proofs of concept while leading hands-on engagements such as hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops. You will be responsible for co-designing secure, scalable solutions, resolving technical blockers, and accelerating the integration of AI applications into development workflows. The role requires deep expertise in cloud security architectures, specifically involving Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel. You will also develop strategies for extended detection and response, zero trust, and cloud security to help customers improve their overall security posture while navigating complex technical challenges within the modern software development lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Drive technical sales through demos and proofs of concept to influence solution design and production deployments.
  • Lead hands-on engagements like hackathons and architecture workshops to accelerate adoption of developer tools.
  • Co-design secure and scalable architectures with developers and platform leads.
  • Resolve technical blockers and collaborate with engineering teams to improve product functionality.
  • Maintain deep expertise in cloud security technologies including M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.
  • Develop strategies to improve customer security posture and create tailored messaging for security opportunities.
  • Create differentiated competition strategies for extended detection and response (XDR) and zero trust initiatives.
  • Represent the company through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with 2+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience is required.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with 1+ year of technical pre-sales or consulting experience is required.
  • Alternatively, 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience is required.
  • Equivalent experience to the educational and professional requirements is accepted.
  • 6+ years of technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery experience is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience with cloud/hybrid infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, and technology management is preferred.
  • Certifications in relevant technologies such as Office 365, Power BI, Azure, or Information Security are preferred.

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