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This position combines hands-on security engineering with end-to-end operational ownership to impact critical research programs.ResponsibilitiesImplement AI-enabled SOC automation and investigation capabilities, including signal enrichment, workflow orchestration, and analyst toolingDevelop and operate security tooling, data integrations, dashboards, and supporting platforms for daily security operationsTune detections and workflows to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, shorten investigation time, and increase analyst productivityParticipate in incident investigation and response, maintain operational readiness, and troubleshoot security issues affecting network, infrastructure, and physical security servicesPartner with engineering, facilities, networking, and security teams to automate manual processes and strengthen end-to-end resilienceKey requirementsDoctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's in same fields with 3+ years in software lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cybersecurity, or SOC/IT operations OR Bachelor's in same fields with 4+ years in the listed areas OR equivalent experience2+ years programming in C++/C# or Python or Scala or similarExperience with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) or equivalent SIEM, with detection engineering and data onboardingExperience with security automation and AI-assisted operational workflows using PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, or similarKnowledge of enterprise networking (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs) and SOC/NOC collaborationExperience with insider threat platforms (e.g., Purview, DTEX, Proofpoint ITM, Magnet Axiom, Forcepoint) and export control awarenessExperience designing/deploying agentic AI or LLM-based automation in security operationsUnderstanding of export control environments (EAR/ITAR) and government program settingsCross-functional collaborationBias for actionAnalytical thinkingSecurity Operations Center (SOC) expertiseSIEM and detection engineeringAI-assisted automation","company":"Microsoft","rawCompany":"microsoft","city":"Rapid City","state":"SD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:33:07.949Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Security Engineer - Development","description":"OverviewIn this role you will strengthen quantum security and IT operations by deploying AI-enabled automation and robust detection workflows. 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