> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2971696-microsoft-security-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2971696-microsoft-security-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Microsoft Security Engineer

- **Company:** Hays
- **Location:** Mannheim, Germany (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €69,000.0 - €91,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/soest-microsoft-security-engineer-157893804

## About the Role

* Several years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity with a strong operational focus
 * Strong expertise in Microsoft Defender, Azure Security, and other Microsoft security solutions
 * Practical experience in SOC operations, incident response, cloud security, network security, or infrastructure security
 * Fluent English skills combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities across IT and business functions

## Description

* Operate and continuously enhance the organization's cybersecurity landscape with a focus on Microsoft Security technologies
 * Handle security incidents and contribute to daily Security Operations Center (SOC) activities
 * Implement and maintain cloud, network, and infrastructure security measures
 * Collaborate with business stakeholders and coordinate security-related initiatives across the organization
 * Daily workload: approximately 25% project and task management, 25-50% security operations and incident handling, with the remaining time dedicated to security projects, stakeholder alignment, and coordination