Sr Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join their Digital Security & Resilience (DSR) organization. This role is crucial in ensuring the security of virtualization services and maintaining proper access controls. The position combines software engineering expertise with security operations, focusing on Endpoint Security Vulnerability management, Enterprise infrastructure, and Service Health.

The ideal candidate will work in a team environment, managing enterprise-scale services and platforms, with deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms and agile development practices. This role involves developing and maintaining highly resilient and scalable services through cross-team collaboration.

As part of Microsoft Security's mission to make the world safer, you'll be working on critical security priorities in a world facing increasing digital threats and regulatory scrutiny. The role offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200 USD), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to impact billions of lives through security innovations.

Key responsibilities include implementing modern engineering practices, driving automation improvements, resolving service issues, and maintaining technical documentation. You'll need strong experience in programming (Python, PowerShell), data engineering (SQL, KQL), and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).

The position requires US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work. You'll be part of Microsoft's inclusive culture that emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, working in a remote-friendly environment with up to 100% work from home flexibility.