Microsoft · 12 hours ago
Security Operations Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
1+ years expMicrosoft is one of the largest enterprise service companies in the world, and they are seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join their Cyber Defence organization. The role involves conducting rapid threat investigations and high-severity adversary responses to enhance security across various Microsoft environments.
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Responsibilities
Rapid threat investigations for all first‑party Microsoft security incidents
High‑severity adversary response, including root cause, blast radius, and attacker behavior analysis
Uplifting defenses through intelligence‑driven detective and preventive controls
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
GIAC certification (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GDAT) or equivalent
Industry‑recognized security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, CISSP)
Company
Microsoft
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