Data Security Solutions Engineer

OverviewAre you passionate about helping organizations strengthen their data security posture and navigate the evolving threat landscape with confidence? At Microsoft, empowering customers to secure their digital environments is central to our mission. As a Data Security Solutions Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding customers through their data security transformation journey—enhancing resilience, reducing risk, and building trust.As a Data Security Solutions Engineer, you’ll be a trusted technical advisor to CISOs, DPO's, legal and security teams. You’ll help them explore how Microsoft’s security technologies—such as Microsoft Purview—can protect their data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.You’ll lead the technical side of engagements, from initial conversations and demos to workshops and proof-of-concepts. Your goal is to help customers understand what’s possible, remove roadblocks, and guide them toward successful adoption of Microsoft Purview.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, 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.ResponsibilitiesOwn the technical strategy for data security transformation opportunities.Deliver tailored demos and solution presentations that address real-world data security challenges and regulatory compliance.Lead workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and proof-of-concepts to help customers envision secure architectures and operational resilience.Help customers understand how AI tools fit into their security, governance, and compliance frameworks.Identify and remove technical blockers to accelerate deployment of Microsoft security solutions such as Purview.Collaborate across teams and with partners to scale technical engagement.Drive customer impact through technical wins and removing blockers.Document technical plans and ensure smooth handoffs to implementation and support teams, including managed security service providers (MSSPs).Keep engagements on track with clear technical close plans, risk mitigation strategies, and partner involvement.Escalate unresolved technical issues through the right engineering and product support channels.Promote support services and security workshops to help customers adopt solutions faster and more effectively.QualificationsDemonstrated success in technical sales, solution engineering, or consulting—ideally within data security & compliance.Deep knowledge of data security, paired with hands-on experienceExceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence decision-makers across both business and IT landscapes.Confident facilitator of demos, workshops, and technical conversations, capable of translating complex concepts into clear value.Collaborative mindset, thriving in cross-functional environments and working seamlessly with partners to achieve shared goals.Educational foundation in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field:Master’s Degree + solid experience in technical pre-sales or consulting, ORBachelor’s Degree + extensive experience in technical pre-sales or consulting, OREquivalent practical experience that demonstrates strong technical and customer-facing capabilities.Relevant cybersecurity certificationsFluency in English is required; Danish is preferred.Citizenship Verification:Due to legal requirements for supporting Danish government agency customers, verification of citizenship is required.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. 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.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.