Senior Security Operations Engineer

Implement AI-enabled SOC automation and investigation capabilities, including signal enrichment, workflow orchestration, and analyst tooling. Develop and operate the security tooling, data integrations, dashboards, and supporting platforms required for reliable day-to-day security operations. Tune detections and investigation workflows to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, shorten investigation time, and increase analyst productivity. Participate in incident investigation and response, maintain operational readiness, and troubleshoot security issues affecting network, infrastructure, and physical security services. Partner with engineering, facilities, networking, and security teams to automate manual processes, resolve operational issues, and strengthen end-to-end resilience. Embody our Culture and Values Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ 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 Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ 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. Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Additional or preferred qualifications Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR equivalent experience. CISSP CISA CISM SANS OSCP Security 2+ years of experience programming in C++/C# or Python or Scala or similar technologies. Demonstrated experience coordinating incidents and supporting live services, including investigation, containment, recovery, escalation, triage, root-cause analysis, stakeholder communication, and operational readiness. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) or an equivalent enterprise SIEM, including detection engineering, data onboarding, investigative analysis, and resolution of ambiguous, high-impact security issues. Hands-on experience with security automation and AI-assisted operational workflows using PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, or similar technologies for signal enrichment, investigations, workflow orchestration, and decision support. Working knowledge of enterprise networking, including DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, VPNs, and network troubleshooting.

working with SOC, NOC.

collaborating with corporate insider threat, investigations, legal, or trade compliance functions; exposure to dedicated insider threat platforms such as Purview, DTEX, Proofpoint ITM, Magnet Axiom, or Forcepoint.

designing, deploying, or evaluating agentic AI or LLM-based automation in a security operations context.

or interest in the specific challenges of protecting strategic research programs from sustained external targeting; familiarity with export control (EAR / ITAR) and government program environments. #Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers Security Operations Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.