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Security Solution Engineer at Microsoft
Required Skills
microsoft securitycloud securityzero trustthreat modelingdevopsmicrosoft sentinelmicrosoft defendertechnical pre-sales
About the Role
The Security Solution Engineer role at Microsoft's US Public Sector DIB Team focuses on driving security across the development lifecycle. Responsibilities include technical sales, hands-on engagements, and building trusted relationships to modernize security architecture. The role requires expertise in Microsoft security solutions and experience in technical pre-sales or consulting.Key Responsibilities
- Drive technical sales with demos and PoCs to influence solution design
- Lead hands-on engagements like hackathons and architecture workshops
- Build trusted relationships with developers and co-design secure architectures
- Resolve technical blockers and collaborate with engineering teams
- Maintain deep technical understanding of cloud security architectures
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales/consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years OR 5+ years equivalent experience
- Experience designing and implementing Information Security solutions with Microsoft Entra, Defender, Sentinel, etc.
- Working knowledge of Security Development Lifecycle and DevOps security integration
- Working knowledge of Zero Trust Principles, Threat Modeling, and Security Posture Management
- U.S. citizenship verification required due to government agency support
Nice to Have:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance
- 6+ years technical pre-sales, consulting, or technology delivery experience
- 4+ years experience with cloud/hybrid infrastructures and architecture designs
- Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Azure, Information Security)
Benefits & Perks
- Industry leading healthcare