Service Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

Come get in on the ground floor of PLx! We are seeking a 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.

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 .

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, service engineering, systems engineering, or industrial controls OR equivalent experience.    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 Clearance with access  to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation  (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening  requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the  appropriate U.S. Government 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