Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft Defender is seeking a Software Engineer to join their cutting-edge cloud security products team. This role offers an opportunity to work on one of the world's most advanced cyber-security solutions, protecting millions of computers from thousands of active attack attempts monthly.

As a Software Engineer on the Microsoft Defender team, you'll be instrumental in building and delivering cloud solutions at massive scale. You'll work with state-of-the-art technologies to provide holistic protection within government environments. The team is responsible for delivering an evolving set of services and solutions to meet the challenging landscape of ever-evolving attackers.

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and U.S. citizenship due to the sensitive nature of the work. You'll be working in a secure facility in Reston, VA, with some travel requirements (0-25%).

The role offers competitive compensation ($84,200 - $165,200) and comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team working with Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists.

Key technical aspects include working with C#, PowerShell, containerization technologies, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be responsible for building scalable services, implementing security features, and participating in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 service reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and making a significant impact on protecting digital assets at a global scale. The role combines technical challenges with the mission-critical responsibility of defending against cyber threats.