Site Reliability Engineer II

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$98,300 - $193,200
Site Reliability
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Site Reliability Engineer II

Microsoft Security is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer II to join their M365 Core Security team. This role is crucial in protecting Microsoft's vast digital ecosystem and customer data. The position involves working with trillions of signals across Office 365, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Defender, utilizing cutting-edge threat research and AI/ML technologies.

The role combines software engineering excellence with cybersecurity expertise, focusing on analyzing and preventing adversary activity across Microsoft's product suite. You'll be working with real-time large datasets, implementing security monitoring systems, and developing automation solutions to protect against digital threats.

As part of Microsoft's security organization, you'll contribute to making the world a safer place by securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in both customer environments and Microsoft's internal infrastructure. The position offers exposure to government clouds and sensitive data handling, ensuring the highest levels of trust and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in cloud environments, security frameworks, and automation tools. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a growth mindset, working on solutions that impact billions of users worldwide.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and competitive compensation. The role offers hybrid work flexibility with up to 50% work from home opportunity. This position requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearances, reflecting its critical nature in Microsoft's security infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Site Reliability Engineer II

  • Write secure, high-quality code with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and performance
  • Analyze security threats to M365 and build monitoring components
  • Prioritize security incidents to minimize threats and vulnerabilities
  • Develop automation scripts to streamline security tasks
  • Implement systems for automatic detection and remediation of security issues
  • Execute DevSecOps approach for Microsoft 365 security monitoring system
  • Participate in the on-call rotation cycle

Requirements For Site Reliability Engineer II

Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • 4+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with 1+ year experience OR Master's Degree
  • 2+ years experience in cloud development, data analysis, security vulnerabilities, risk identification, or related areas
  • 1+ years of experience with adversary and cyber intelligence frameworks
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a U.S. Public Trust Position authorization
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
  • Proficiency in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Understanding of security, encryption, PKI, and modern authentication
  • Scripting skills with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar

Benefits For Site Reliability Engineer II

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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