Senior Security Solution Engineer
AI summary of the role
Senior Security Solution Engineer on Microsoft's newly formed Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operating Unit, driving secure adoption of cloud, data, and AI for defense, aerospace, intelligence, and critical infrastructure customers.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute account-level security technical strategies aligned to customer priorities, regulatory obligations, and AI ambitions.
- Lead architecture discussions, discovery, demonstrations, pilots, and technical validation to position Microsoft as a strategic security platform.
- Guide customers on AI security posture, data protection for AI, identity for agents, and AI governance for responsible adoption.
- Orchestrate across Security Specialists, account teams, Customer Success, FastTrack, partners, and engineering as technical continuity leader.
What you’ll bring
- Master's in CS/IT/related + 3+ years technical pre-sales/consulting, OR Bachelor's + 4+ years, OR 5+ years equivalent experience.
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud background screening (bi-annual).
- U.S. citizenship required (citizenship-based restrictions).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.
Technologies
Microsoft Sentinel · Microsoft Defender · Microsoft Entra · Microsoft Purview · Security Copilot · Microsoft 365 E5/G5 · Azure security services · Zero Trust · CMMC · NIST SP 800-171 · FedRAMP · GCC High
About Microsoft
Microsoft sells cloud infrastructure, productivity software, and AI tools to enterprises and consumers globally, anchored by Azure, Office 365, and the OpenAI partnership.
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Source and classification
Technical pre-sales · Evidence for this classification:
accounts across Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Americas, while also enabling Defense Innovation growth across other OUs. We’re building new relationships, transforming legacy operations, and helping our customers modernize with confidence. Microsoft is seeking a Senior Security Solution Engineer to help leading defense, aerospace, intelligence, and critical infrastructure organizations transform through secure adoption of cloud, data, and AI. This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise, executive-level customer engagement, business acumen, and the ability to lead across complex customer and Microsoft stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate does more than explain technology. They shape customer security strategy, establish technical decision criteria, lead architecture and evaluation efforts, remove barriers to adoption, and remain accountable through
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Overview Join Microsoft’s US Public Sector Industries DIB Team—where mission meets innovation. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operating Unit (OU) is a newly formed team with a bold mission: to consolidate, simplify, and accelerate Microsoft’s presence across the DIB landscape. This expansive network includes over 100,000 organizations specializing in manufacturing, aviation, cybersecurity, and more—all united in their support of all Federal Agencies, including the U.S. DoW and other mission-based intelligence and civilian organizations. Our team is dedicated to empowering these commercial contractors throughout their digital transformation journey—from envisioning new possibilities to delivering secure, scalable solutions that drive mission outcomes, elevate customer experience, and fuel Microsoft’s growth.The DIB OU will directly manage and accelerate strategic and major DIB accounts across Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Americas, while also enabling Defense Innovation growth across other OUs. We’re building new relationships, transforming legacy operations, and helping our customers modernize with confidence. Microsoft is seeking a Senior Security Solution Engineer to help leading defense, aerospace, intelligence, and critical infrastructure organizations transform through secure adoption of cloud, data, and AI. This role combines deep cybersecurity e [... source excerpt omitted ...] gement, business acumen, and the ability to lead across complex customer and Microsoft stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate does more than explain technology. They shape customer security strategy, establish technical decision criteria, lead architecture and evaluation efforts, remove barriers to adoption, and remain accountable through measurable customer outcomes. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to crea [... source excerpt omitted ...] rive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Own the Technical Strategy for Assigned Accounts Develop and execute account-level security technical strategies aligned to documented customer priorities, regulatory obligations, modernization plans, and AI ambitions. Build trusted relationships with CISOs, CIOs, security architects, SOC leaders, identity teams, data security leaders, and cloud platform teams. Lead architecture discussions that position Microsoft as a strategic security platform, not a collection of disconnected products. Bring a clear technical point of view to account planning and translate customer signals into prioritized actions. Drive Technical Wins Lead di
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