Senior Security Operations Engineer

A global technology company empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
$117,200 - $229,200
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft's Edge + Platform Security Fundamentals (EPSF) team is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join their world-class security team. This role is central to securing Microsoft's largest online services in the Azure Edge & Platform and Windows Devices organizations. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on both offensive and defensive security measures, focusing on protecting millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in security operations, with expertise in incident response, threat detection, and penetration testing. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and tools, developing automation solutions, and implementing security controls across large-scale systems. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 annually (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits.

As part of the EPSF Services Pentest (SERPENT) team, you'll be responsible for analyzing security incidents, developing response plans, and implementing automated security solutions. You'll work closely with multiple teams across Microsoft, contributing to the company's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

The position offers remote work flexibility with up to 100% work from home options, though some travel (0-25%) may be required. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to make a significant impact on the security posture of one of the world's leading technology companies while working with state-of-the-art security tools and technologies.

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Security Operations Engineer

  • Security Incident Response - Analyze and respond to security compromises, develop response plans
  • Identification and Detection of Control Failures - Design solutions for control issues
  • Automation - Develop and implement security operations automation
  • Monitoring and Detection - Build new detection capabilities, research new attacks
  • Threat Intelligence and Analysis - Recommend detections and signatures based on threat trends
  • Data-Driven Analysis - Recommend mitigation strategies based on trends and metrics
  • Penetration Testing - Understand weaponized code and tactical tools for operations

Requirements For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Python
Ruby
Linux
  • 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, cyber security, anomaly detection, SOC detection, threat analytics, SIEM, IT, and operations incident response
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • Demonstrated coding skills in C#, C++, Ruby, Python, and others
  • Experience testing web services, identifying and remediating OWASP top 10 security flaws
  • Networking/Identity Isolation, Active Directory, operational security and Linux skills
  • CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+ certification preferred

Benefits For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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