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Cloud Security Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology company that powers cloud services and infrastructure for billions of customers worldwide.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Cloud Security Engineer

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their team responsible for powering cloud services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Microsoft Azure platform. This role is crucial in implementing and operating modern cloud and on-premises cybersecurity controls to defend Microsoft's datacenter infrastructure from threats.

The position offers unique opportunities to gain cyber defense, automation, and networking skills through hands-on experience and mentorship. Working within CO+I, you'll be part of a team managing over 100 datacenters and 1 million servers globally, serving more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses across 90+ countries.

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge security tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Defender, while implementing infrastructure as code solutions. The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, requiring both security implementation skills and the ability to work with various stakeholders.

The position offers flexible work arrangements with up to 100% work-from-home options. Microsoft emphasizes professional development, offering career rotation programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and support for professional certifications. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and optimization makes this an opportunity to impact global cloud infrastructure while working for a leader in technology innovation.

This role is perfect for security professionals who want to work at scale, enjoy solving complex problems, and wish to contribute to protecting critical infrastructure while advancing their careers in cloud security.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Cloud Security Engineer

  • Proactively identify and investigate potential security issues and patterns
  • Install, upgrade, and maintain security hardware, operating system and software
  • Implement and support Cyber Security and Compliance solutions
  • Configure and monitor security products including Microsoft Sentinel, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Defender
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Identify gaps in security policy and administration
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Analyze potential or actual intrusions and create detections

Requirements For Cloud Security Engineer

  • 3+ years of experience in Cloud Security Infrastructure, cyber security, anomaly detection, or SOC detection
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • Preferred: CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CYSA+, Azure Security Engineer Associate certifications
  • Experience with industrial control systems (preferred)

Benefits For Cloud Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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