Solution Engineer - Microsoft Innovation Hub

Microsoft • Boston, MA

2d • $130,900 - $251,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Microsoft Innovation Hub empowers customers to address business challenges through engagements that combine multiple areas of expertise and drive AI transformation. The Solution Engineer connects business and technical requirements to design comprehensive solutions, facilitates customer discovery and recommends practices tailored to customer needs. The role includes implementing AI transformation solutions and optimizing integration across technologies and services, while fostering collaboration among technical teams and stakeholders.

Serving as the Hub's primary security leader, this position advises customers on Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and regulatory compliance. The engineer shapes customer and partner security strategy and leads discussions on Microsoft Security solutions and frameworks including CIS, NIST, CSA, and CMMC. In collaboration with peers in AI Business Solutions, Data & AI, App Innovation, and Core Infrastructure, the role delivers integrated solutions that accelerate customer outcomes and AI transformation.

The role is 100% onsite at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in Burlington, Massachusetts. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 4+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience; or bachelor's degree in one of those fields and 6+ years of such experience; or 7+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience with cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructure, architecture design, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
• Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines, such as Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect and Development exams, cloud platform technologies, information security, or architecture.
• 5+ years of technical experience in one or more of the listed security and technology areas.
• Experience with security operations, threat intelligence, cyber incident response, or penetration testing/red teaming, and understanding of AI's role in advancing cyber defense.
• Knowledge of the kill-chain model, ATT&CK framework, and modern penetration testing techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft security solutions such as M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, or Sentinel, or related technologies such as Prisma Cloud, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, or Splunk.
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Experience with generative AI or related cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience with major cloud and productivity platforms, identity systems, and related security concerns.
• Knowledge of cloud security technologies and concepts, including Zero Trust, cloud security posture management, cloud workload protection, cloud code security, and cloud infrastructure entitlement management.
• Knowledge of operating system internals and OS security migrations and challenges across Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS.
• Experience with endpoint/device management and endpoint application management to support foundational Zero Trust principles.
• Experience designing robust Identity and Access Management control platforms, including identity governance, automation, privileged access, and access reviews.
• Experience with data-driven security and governance, including data protection, data loss prevention, information lifecycle governance, auditing, eDiscovery, and insider risk management.
• Knowledge of cloud security and regulatory compliance standards and frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA, and CMMC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver technical customer engagements, including strategy sessions, envisioning workshops, architecture design sessions, and rapid prototyping to demonstrate capabilities, validate risks, and finalize technology choices.
• Guide customers through AI transformation by advising on AI platform and technology trends and prioritizing AI use cases through design thinking workshops.
• Contribute to Microsoft's strategy in the role's area and align the Hub with customers where it can drive impact.
• Own and execute a strategic vision for AI transformation initiatives across targeted accounts, aligning organizational goals and customer needs through cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop solution architectures based on customer requirements and established patterns and practices, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Use consulting skills to uncover and prioritize opportunities and ensure solutions address customer needs.
• Integrate capabilities across the cloud platform and identify cross-platform synergies in collaboration with peers and stakeholders.
• Develop expertise in compliance and risk management using the Microsoft Security platform, stay current on market trends, and collaborate with technical communities.
• Shape Microsoft's programs and engineering offerings as a strategic change agent.
• Lead the creation of scalable, field-relevant assets through internal communities.
• Connect technical capabilities to sales opportunities and champion Hub engagement success with sales leaders and account teams.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through the provided Microsoft careers link.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior