Microsoft · 13 hours ago
Security Operations Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is one of the largest enterprise service companies in the world, focused on securing digital technology platforms and devices. The Security Operations Engineer will oversee identity governance, administer Active Directory and Azure AD, resolve complex identity-related incidents, and drive automation and innovation in security processes.
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Responsibilities
Ensure Secure Access & Compliance: Oversee identity governance for Exchange Online, guest lifecycle, and Azure Virtual Desktop while maintaining strict security standards
Drive Identity Lifecycle Management: Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory and Azure AD, including authentication flows, GPOs, OUs, and secure access provisioning
Lead Advanced Troubleshooting & Escalations. Resolve complex identity-related incidents and provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for critical issues
Enable Automation & Innovation: Develop PowerShell scripts, build workflows with Power Automate/Apps, and integrate ServiceNow/IcM for operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
3+ years experience managing Windows/Azure Virtual Desktop or similar virtualization technologies within an enterprise environment
3+ years of hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), covering identity management, application integrations, group and entitlement management, and end‑to‑end lifecycle processes for directory and access components
3+ years of experience administering on‑premises Active Directory, including user, group, and computer management, Group Policy administration, PowerShell, and structured OU governance
2+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform (or similar automation frameworks) and Power BI (or equivalent reporting/visualization tools)
2+ years of experience working with incident management ticketing systems and providing direct end‑user support
Company
Microsoft
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