Security Operations Engineer - CTJ - Poly
Microsoft · Redmond, WA, United States ·
COMPENSATION
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- U.S. Citizenship required
- Top Secret Clearance needed
- Fully remote (US)
- Azure Security focus
- Senior level role
Join the Microsoft Specialized Cloud team to build and operate secure platforms for mission-critical government workloads. You will manage security compliance, lead authorization activities, and provide technical expertise in Azure environments.
What you'll do
- Lead Authorization and Accreditation activities for cloud services
- Manage Risk Management Framework documentation and artifacts
- Coordinate government compliance assessments and audits
- Serve as primary liaison with government accrediting officials
- Resolve complex security and compliance issues with stakeholders
- Provide technical expertise in Azure architecture and controls
- Perform secure administration and operational support of Azure
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field
- 7+ years in customer-facing technical security roles
- Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance with SCI and Polygraph
- Verification of U.S. citizenship via passport or clearance
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Security solutions
- Ability to diagnose complex technical security issues
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or generative AI
- Relevant security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISSP, SC-100)
- Knowledge of ITIL or comparable service management frameworks
- Experience developing security automation solutions
Stack
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Entra
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Copilot
- SIEM
- Cloud Computing
- Cyber Security
How you'll work
- Requires U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph mandatory
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
- Supports U.S. Government agency customers