Overview
Microsoft is hiring a Senior Solution Engineer - Security in Johannesburg to lead customer-facing data-security solution work, technical demonstrations and architecture engagements that support secure AI and cloud adoption in South Africa.
Full job description
The role sits in Microsoft's Commercial Solutions Area and focuses on technical pre-sales and consulting for data security. Responsibilities include guiding customers through security-focused digital transformation, leading technical wins, running architecture design sessions and proofs of concept, sharing competitive intelligence and aligning Microsoft technologies with customer requirements. The official listing states a 4-days-per-week in-office model in Johannesburg and accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Requirements & qualifications
Minimum qualifications listed by Microsoft are a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field plus 4+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience; or a Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years; or 7+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience. Preferred qualifications include deeper technical pre-sales/consulting experience, cloud/hybrid/on-premises architecture experience and relevant certifications.
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Verification notes
Verified against Microsoft's current Johannesburg careers page on 21 August 2026. The listing shows the role as current, updated 19 August 2026, located in Johannesburg with a 4-days-per-week in-office model and an official job-specific application destination. No salary or visa-sponsorship commitment is stated on the source, so neither is claimed here.
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