Senior Security Engineer

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$117,200 - $229,200
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Security Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Intune team, focusing on protecting Microsoft's cloud-based enterprise services and customers from digital threats. This role combines software engineering with cybersecurity expertise, working on one of Microsoft's fastest-growing cloud services.

The position involves securing Microsoft Intune, a multi-platform solution that helps organizations manage and secure mobile devices in the workplace. You'll be responsible for protecting corporate assets and data while ensuring user privacy across Windows, iOS, and Android platforms.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll drive continuous security improvements across the service lifecycle, from deployment to live site management. The role requires expertise in application security, complex systems navigation, and a strong "live site first" mindset. You'll work with cutting-edge Azure technologies and be part of Microsoft's broader mission to make the world a safer place through end-to-end security solutions.

Key responsibilities include implementing security automation, evaluating service architecture, reviewing threat models, performing security assessments, and managing incident response. You'll also contribute to security strategies and create technical documentation for the team.

The position offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200 USD), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration, with access to Microsoft's extensive resources and technology stack.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about cybersecurity, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on the security of millions of users worldwide. Join Microsoft's Security team and help shape the future of enterprise device management and security.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer

  • Evaluate and implement automation and tooling security solutions
  • Evaluate and contribute to service design and architecture to improve security posture
  • Shape security strategies, review threat models, service specifications
  • Perform security assessment of existing systems and code
  • Implement and manage access control policies
  • Identify security problems and recommend monitoring solutions
  • Prioritize alerts and perform triage to confirm security incidents
  • Perform analysis on alerts to determine root cause and impact
  • Create technical documentation

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer

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  • 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, cyber security, anomaly detection, SOC detection, threat analytics, SIEM, IT, and operations incident response OR Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • 3+ years of experience with writing tools, automation/scripting (Powershell, Python or similar) AND programming
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to work as part of an on-call rotation
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • 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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