Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

We are seeking a mission-focused Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft enterprise technologies and a passionate emphasis on automation and secure infrastructure. This role supports our Department of Defense (DoD) customers and other highly regulated clients, requiring a high level of technical proficiency and a deep understanding of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program), JSIG (Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide), and DoD cybersecurity standards.

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 junior engineers in secure systems design, automation, and federal compliance best practices.

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.
• 1+ years familiarity with Microsoft Azure, especially Azure Government and other secure sovereign cloud environments.
• 4+ years experience with Windows Server administration and security hardening.
• 4+ years demonstrated proficiency with at least two of the following Microsoft technologies in an on-premises or hybrid setting: Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, or Skype for Business

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.   
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance 

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD or federal defense customers.
• Working knowledge of Linux server administration and secure application deployment.
• Experience supporting on-premises to cloud transitions for enterprise services such as Exchange, Skype/Teams.
• Familiarity with JSIG, FedRAMP Moderate/High, and DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-300) or DoD 8570 compliance (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
• Experience with secure DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 8, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

#Silver