Security Ops Engineer

Microsoft's Cloud & AI organization is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join their Digital Security & Resilience (DSR) team. This role focuses on ensuring the security of virtualization services and protecting enterprise resources. The position requires expertise in Endpoint Security Vulnerability management, Enterprise infrastructure, and Service Health.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in engineering, with particular focus on cloud platforms, agile development, and service management. Key responsibilities include maintaining highly resilient services, implementing security measures, and collaborating across teams to improve Microsoft's security standards.

The role offers competitive compensation ($100,600 - $199,000 base salary, higher in SF/NYC areas) and comprehensive benefits. The position requires U.S. citizenship verification and ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background checks due to working with sensitive government-related projects.

Key technical requirements include 3+ years experience with programming (PowerShell/Python), data engineering (SQL/KQL), and security operations. The role involves ownership of service reliability, implementation of automation, and maintaining build/deployment pipelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals passionate about large-scale computing, cyber security, and threat analytics. The position offers growth potential within Microsoft's innovative culture, focusing on continuous learning and impacting billions of users worldwide through security innovations.

The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic security planning, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong collaborative skills. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in Microsoft's security-centric digital transformation, supporting thousands of employees while maintaining high security standards.