Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

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

Description For Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft Security is seeking a Software Engineer to join their cleared IAM, Identity Security, and AuthZ team supporting Entra products and internal identity components for US government clouds. This role combines software engineering excellence with security expertise, focusing on improving products to meet government customers' security and resiliency requirements.

The position requires a unique blend of technical skills and security clearance qualifications. You'll be working on critical security infrastructure that protects Microsoft's government cloud offerings, implementing improvements to existing services as they expand into new regions and clouds. The role emphasizes both breadth and depth of knowledge, requiring strong understanding of DevOps, automation, and standard software engineering practices.

As part of Microsoft Security, you'll contribute to the organization's mission to make the world a safer place through end-to-end, simplified security solutions. The team culture embraces a growth mindset and excellence, creating innovations that impact billions of lives globally. You'll work in a hybrid environment, with up to 50% work from home flexibility, and may require 0-25% travel.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $98,300 to $193,200 per year (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC), plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and investment options. This role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and U.S. citizenship, reflecting its critical nature in supporting government cloud security infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security-minded software engineer who wants to work on cutting-edge identity and access management solutions while contributing to national security interests. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence, with opportunities to work with advanced technologies like Copilot and Azure OpenAI.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

  • Act as Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system/product features
  • Review and implement improvements for availability, reliability, efficiency, and performance
  • Create and implement code for products, services, or features
  • Participate in cloud buildouts, devops systems, and infrastructure reliability improvements
  • Leverage Copilot and Azure OpenAI for cloud buildout and automation efforts

Requirements For Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI based on SSBI with polygraph
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

Benefits For Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
401k
  • 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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