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Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.

At the heart of Microsoft's success lies the unwavering trust our customers place in us, safeguarded by our Trust and Security Services (TSS) High Value Asset Operations (HVAOps) team. As a Security Operations Engineer, you will contribute to our unmatched commitment to excellence in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) management. We ensure the authenticity and integrity of Microsoft products and services. We do this using PKI services across all Microsoft businesses - Azure, M365, XBOX, Windows, etc. Whatever business Microsoft is in, trust is a critical component of our success. Our PKI services create a safer digital environment for everyone. We run best-in-class security operations in support of PKI management and the associated services that support it. We are continuously innovating to exceed the security expectations of our customers.

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 create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative global team focused on delivering best-in-class PKI security operations. You’ll help uphold the highest standards of trust and resilience in a dynamic and evolving threat landscape.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Identifying and raising opportunities for automation to improve security operations efficiency and effectiveness

+ Proactively identifying and investigating issues in security controls and recommending mitigations

+ Operating PKI services for Roots, CAs and certificates throughout their lifecycle

+ Managing PKI hardware and cryptographic devices in high security facilities

+ Document, maintain, and train others on PKI standards and procedures

+ Scripting using tools such as PowerShell to automate software deployment and environment configuration

+ Conducting business continuity and disaster recovery exercises

+ Supporting secure operations facility maintenance activities

Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field

+ OR 3+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), and operations incident response.

+ 2+ years of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) experience 2+ years of scripting and/or software development 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field

+ OR 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection.

+ CISSP CISA CISM SANS GCIA GCIH OSCP Security+ Experience operating Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), with or without cryptography experience

+ Technical proficiency with computer network infrastructure

+ Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

+ Experience with WebTrust certification audits

+ Experience with physical security operations standards (e.g. ICS-705TS, NIST)

Security Operations Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7, 2025

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .