[Remote] Solution Engineer - Security

October 20, 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is a leading technology company that is looking for a Solution Engineer - Security to help solve complex security challenges for customers. This role involves driving security across the development lifecycle, engaging with clients to modernize their security architecture, and acting as a trusted technical advisor.

Responsibilities

Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments
Lead hands-on engagements—hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s developer tools and cloud platforms
Build trusted relationships with developers and platform leads, co-designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions
Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products
Maintain deep technical understanding of cloud security architectures, solutions/technologies including Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel
Develop strategies and recommendations to improve the client's security posture, shape technical win plans and tailor Microsoft messaging to audience for security opportunities. Enhance team capabilities for extended detection and response (XDR), zero trust and cloud security and develops differentiated compete strategies for Microsoft Security for assigned customers
Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
OR a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
OR 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
OR equivalent experience
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship
6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience
4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management
Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect and Development exams, Cloud Platform Technologies, Information Security, Architecture)

Benefits

This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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Company Overview

Microsoft provides computer software, consumer electronics, cloud computing platforms, and digital enterprise systems. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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