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GRC Senior Security Engineer

Microsoft is one of the largest enterprise service companies in the world, with a mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
$119,800 - $258,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

The Cloud & AI organization accelerates Microsoft's mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers' heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate.

We are looking for a GRC Senior Security Engineer to join our team and help strengthen trust with customers while enabling the business to move quickly and responsibly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across functions, evaluate security risks including technical concepts, hands-on experience working with or implementing security controls, and acting as a connector between teams.

Key Aspects:

  • Lead security and privacy liaison for pre/post-sales engagements
  • Manage customer security questionnaires, RFPs, and due diligence assessments
  • Support contract negotiations and security terms
  • Evaluate technical security controls and compliance with standards
  • Facilitate risk remediation and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Act as key point of contact for security incidents
  • Drive automation and workflow improvements
  • Build trust-based relationships with customers

The role offers competitive compensation with a base pay range of $119,800 - $234,700 USD nationally, with higher ranges of $158,400 - $258,000 USD for San Francisco and New York City areas.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, generous time off, giving programs, and networking opportunities. Microsoft provides a collaborative environment focused on growth mindset and innovation, making it an ideal place for security professionals looking to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For GRC Senior Security Engineer

  • Lead security and privacy liaison for pre/post-sales engagements
  • Complete customer security questionnaires and due diligence assessments
  • Participate in customer meetings to explain security architecture
  • Support contract negotiation and security terms
  • Manage customer-facing audits and assurance engagements
  • Evaluate technical security controls and compliance
  • Identify and remediate security risks
  • Coordinate security incident response efforts
  • Provide security guidance to internal teams
  • Drive automation and workflow improvements

Requirements For GRC Senior Security Engineer

  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to assess customer requirements
  • Experience with compliance management and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities for compliance-related challenges
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
  • Citizenship verification required
  • Experience with security controls implementation
  • Knowledge of security architecture and data protection practices

Benefits For GRC Senior Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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