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Senior Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft

10/15/2025

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Salary: $119,800 - $258,000 a year


Job Description

Senior Security Operations Engineer role within Microsoft's Azure Database organization focused on strengthening internal security across services such as Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and Cosmos DB.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field OR 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, access control, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), and operations incident response.
  • 5+ years of experience in distributed systems.
  • 3+ years of experience with software tools including (Security tools or Access Control or Vulnerability Management or Anomaly Detection).
  • Hands on experience with coding in (C, C#, C++, Java, or Python)
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable access management solutions, including RBAC and policy enforcement across Azure database services.
  • Develop and maintain security tooling to support vulnerability management, threat detection, and compliance monitoring.
  • Lead security hardening efforts for infrastructure and services, ensuring alignment with Microsoft and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into development workflows and drive adoption of secure coding practices.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments, providing actionable insights to improve the security posture of Azure database platforms.
  • Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Benefits

  • Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.
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