Senior Security Operations Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer
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8+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join their team in Hyderabad, India. This role sits within Microsoft's Security organization, which is dedicated to making the world a safer place through end-to-end security solutions. The position combines security expertise with automation engineering, requiring 8+ years of experience in Security Operations or related automation roles.

The ideal candidate will lead the development and optimization of automation solutions to enhance Security Operations Centre (SOC) efficiency. They will work with cutting-edge security technologies including Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and various SOAR platforms. The role involves significant technical work with scripting languages like Python and PowerShell, as well as data analysis using KQL and SQL.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on global security operations while working with industry-leading technology. The role offers a blend of technical leadership, automation development, and security engineering, with opportunities to mentor early-career engineers and drive innovation in security automation.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The company culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving. This role requires 0-25% travel and is based on-site in Hyderabad.

The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical work, requiring someone who can both architect automation solutions and implement them effectively. You'll be working with cross-functional teams to enhance security operations through automation, while maintaining high standards of availability and reliability. This is a chance to shape the future of security automation at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Operations Engineer

  • Design, develop, and implement advanced automation solutions to improve security operations efficiency and effectiveness
  • Identify and drive automation opportunities, integrating AI/ML where applicable
  • Contribute to engineering requirements that enhance security posture through automation and innovation
  • Work with security teams to enhance detection, triage, and response processes using automation
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of automation platforms
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation workflows and integrations
  • Analyze operational performance data and identify opportunities for automation-driven enhancements
  • Partner across teams to drive holistic solutions to systemic security challenges
  • Support SOC teams by developing automation tools for precision alerting, faster triage, and optimized response processes

Requirements For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Python
  • 8+ years of experience in Security Operations or related automation roles
  • Strong leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, guide, and inspire a team
  • Extensive experience with security automation tools such as SOAR, SIEM, and scripting-based automation frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cloud Security Technologies
  • Experience with automation tools such as Logic Apps, Power Automate, or similar Low Code/No Code platforms
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or equivalent for automating security tasks
  • Experience with data processing and analysis using KQL, SQL, Splunk, or PowerBI
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • 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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