As a Solution Engineer - Security at Microsoft, you will join the forward-thinking team within the Security Solutions organization, working directly with customers to enhance their security posture through innovative solutions. Your daily responsibilities include building trusted relationships with developers and platform leads to co-design secure, scalable architectures using cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel. You will also develop tailored strategies to improve clients' security postures, shape technical win plans, and enhance team capabilities in areas like XDR, zero trust, and cloud security. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud security architectures and extensive experience in pre-sales or consulting roles, ideally with expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Proficiency in AI-driven application modernization and the ability to leverage Microsoft’s platform fully are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Skills
Microsoft M365 Defender
Defender for Cloud
Sentinel
Kubernetes
Azure
AWS
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Python
JavaScript
React
Docker
Terraform
Git
Zero Trust
MFA
SOC 2
PCI DSS
NIST
What you'll do
Build trusted relationships to co-design secure, scalable architectures with developers and platform leads.
Maintain expertise in Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and other cloud security technologies.
Develop strategies to enhance clients' security posture and tailor Microsoft’s messaging to fit their needs.
Shape technical win plans and differentiate compete strategies for assigned customers in extended detection and response (XDR).
Enhance team capabilities in zero trust architecture and cloud security solutions.
What we're looking for
At least 6 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 develop strategies for improving client security posture and tailoring messaging.
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
Expertise in extended detection and response (XDR), zero trust, and cloud security.
Market check
Salary context
This
$85,100–$169,800
range sits above
13%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$211,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,450–$187,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Microsoft
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
451 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.