Senior Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft's Edge + Platform Security Fundamentals (EPSF) team is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join their SERPENT (EPSF Services Pentest) team. This role sits at the intersection of offensive and defensive security, working to secure some of Microsoft's largest online services within the Azure Edge & Platform and Windows Devices organizations.

The position combines hands-on technical security work with strategic thinking, requiring expertise in incident response, security controls, automation, threat detection, and penetration testing. You'll be responsible for analyzing security incidents, developing response plans, implementing security controls, building detection capabilities, and conducting security testing.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll work in a remote-friendly environment with 0-25% travel requirements.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of security operations experience or relevant education, strong technical skills across security and software development, and the ability to both execute tactically and think strategically about security challenges. You'll be joining a world-class security team focused on protecting millions of users worldwide, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge security challenges at massive scale.

This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on Microsoft's security posture while working with advanced security technologies and techniques. You'll collaborate across teams to improve security operations and help shape the future of security at one of the world's leading technology companies. The role combines technical depth with business impact, making it an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to work on enterprise-scale challenges.