Senior Security Operations Engineer

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.