About this role
Senior Security Operations Engineer
United States, Washington, Redmond
Job description
Company and benefits
Job number
200052629
Date posted
Aug 29, 2026
Work site
3 days / week in-office
Travel
25-50%
Profession
Security Engineering
Discipline
Security Operations Engineering
Role type
Individual Contributor
Employment type
Full-Time
Overview
Quantum computing has the potential to massively accelerate science and technology innovation. Microsoft Discovery & Quantum group is building advanced computing platforms, spanning HPC, AI, and quantum, to realize that future. You will join the Quantum Security & IT Operations (QSIT) team protecting a globally distributed research community and its intellectual property.
This role will advance Quantum Security and IT Operations through automation, AI-assisted investigations, and detection engineering while supporting network, infrastructure, and physical security services. It combines hands-on security engineering with operational ownership to improve resilience, efficiency, and scalability.
We are looking to hire a Senior Security Operations Engineer that brings broad technical experience across security, networking, and operations; deliver impactful projects in ambiguous environments; and demonstrate a bias for action and commitment to continuous learning.
This role requires broad technical capability, sound judgment when handling sensitive issues, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment.
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
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Implement AI-enabled SOC automation and investigation capabilities, including signal enrichment, workflow orchestration, and analyst tooling.
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Develop and operate the security tooling, data integrations, dashboards, and supporting platforms required for reliable day-to-day security operations.
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Tune detections and investigation workflows to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, shorten investigation time, and increase analyst productivity.
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Participate in incident investigation and response, maintain operational readiness, and troubleshoot security issues affecting network, infrastructure, and physical security.