Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft 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. 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 Skills 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 GIAC certification (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GDAT) or equivalent Industry‑recognized security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, CISSP) Company Overview Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9192 in 2025, 9343 in 2024, 7677 in 2023, 11403 in 2022, 7210 in 2021, 7852 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.