Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Services, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype for Business, PowerShell, Bicep, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Vulnerability Remediation, Documentation, Mentoring, Secure Systems Design, Automation, Federal Compliance, Agile Development

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Come get in on the ground floor of PLx! We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! PLx (Protection Level X) is a managed service designed to accelerate and simplify the ability for DoD (Department of Defense) and DIB (Defense Industrial Base) customers onboard to a shared enterprise IT environment. PLx utilizes all the best technology of Azure, including Azure Virtual Enclaves, the cornerstone and foundation that provides the isolation, security and compliance required for the sensitive mission workloads. Our diversity of knowledge and experience comes together for the benefit of our customers, our colleagues, our business, and ourselves. As we grow, our team actively seeks out and values diversity of background, thought, and disciplines. We enjoy great challenges, collaboration and seeing our customers succeed while we evolve our platform. We are an agile team, have a growth mind-set, deeply passionate about our customers and developing quality software. We invest in career progression and learning opportunities. Join us and build the future of global computing and connectivity! 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 • Architect, deploy, and manage secure Microsoft services in cloud and hybrid environments, including Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and Skype for Business (experience in at least two is required). • Automate infrastructure provisioning and compliance enforcement using PowerShell scripts and Bicep templates. • Ensure systems align with federal security frameworks including DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program), and JSIG (Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide). • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure configurations, patching strategies, and continuous monitoring. • Support incident response, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness, including participation in on-call rotations. • Maintain detailed documentation for accreditation and compliance reporting. • Mentor engineers in secure systems design, automation, and federal compliance best practices. Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will architect, deploy, and manage secure Microsoft services in cloud and hybrid environments. They will also automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure compliance with federal security frameworks.