Senior Security Solution Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Technical Sales
In short
Microsoft Federal seeks a Senior Security Solution Engineer to advise U.S. Government customers on cybersecurity challenges and solutions. This role involves leading technical discovery, architecture discussions, and demonstrations using Microsoft's security portfolio to strengthen threat protection and modernize security operations.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical win for assigned federal security opportunities, planning and executing customer engagements.
- Lead technical discovery, architecture discussions, tailored demonstrations, and hands-on workshops.
- Build trusted relationships with federal technical decision makers and security operations teams.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical and adoption blockers within assigned engagements.
- Apply hands-on security expertise in priority workloads like Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and identity threat protection.
- Develop and execute opportunity-level technical win plans with Security Specialists.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to guide customers to successful outcomes.
- Continuously develop technical and consultative skills through role-aligned learning and practice.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check required.
- U.S. citizenship required due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.
- Valid passport required for citizenship verification.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.
- Experience designing, demonstrating, or implementing threat protection, security operations, identity and access, or cloud security solutions using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra, or comparable enterprise security platforms.
- Customer-facing communication and consultative skills, including active listening, technical storytelling.
- Working knowledge of Zero Trust principles, threat detection and response, security posture management, and endpoint, identity, and workload protection.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government customers or mission-focused organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead scoped customer technical engagements.
- Relevant security or cloud certifications, or equivalent demonstrated practical expertise.
Benefits
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year.
- In the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Opportunity to deepen technical expertise and build consultative skills.
- Help federal customers reduce risk and realize the value of Microsoft's security platform.
- Work in a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.
- Continuous learning and peer mentoring opportunities.
Skills
Microsoft Defender XDRMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft EntraMicrosoft Defender for CloudZero TrustCloud SecurityAI Security
#cybersecurity#security engineering#federal government#cloud security#threat protection#identity and access management#microsoft security stack
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$106,400–222,600 / year
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Master, Bachelor
Applicants
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