Sr. Solution Engineer - Data Security & Compliance

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer specializing in Data Security & Compliance to join their technology sales team. This role combines deep technical expertise with consultative selling skills to help customers protect, govern, and safeguard their sensitive data while managing regulatory compliance requirements.

As a Compliance Technical Specialist, you'll work alongside sales, technical, partner and consulting resources to demonstrate the value of Microsoft's data security solutions. Your primary objective will be to win technical decisions for Microsoft data security solution purchases. The role offers an opportunity to strengthen both technical expertise and consultative selling skills across Microsoft and non-Microsoft cloud native data security solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of technical pre-sales experience with a strong background in data security architectures and solutions. You'll need deep understanding of industry security standards/regulations like HIPPA, PCI, GDPR, and frameworks like Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM). Experience with Microsoft Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and Insider Risk Management is crucial.

Key responsibilities include being the primary technical point of contact during sales processes, leading technical presentations and demonstrations, developing security posture improvement strategies, and overseeing proof of concepts. You'll work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility and some travel (0-25%).

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time away. The company culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a technical professional to impact enterprise security while working for a global technology leader. You'll be at the forefront of helping organizations protect their sensitive data and maintain compliance in an increasingly complex digital landscape.