.This job is with Microsoft, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Overview In SMC and Digital Sales, we have set out with the purpose to empower our customers through the unique value of the Microsoft cloud by building a globally led, digital-first scale organization aligned with partners.Dedicated to one of the fastest growing customer segments, the Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) and Digital Sales organization is on pace to be Microsoft's next $100 billion-dollar business - this is where you come in.Are you insatiably curious and do you lean into uncertainty, take risks, and learn quickly from Are you passionate about cybersecurity? Do you enjoy working on a high-performing, fast-paced sales team? Are you insatiably curious and do you lean into uncertainty, take risks, and learn quickly from your mistakes? If so, we are looking for you! We are looking for passionate, experienced, and credible Security Technical Specialists with a drive to help solve complex security challenges for our customers, enabling them to help modernize their security architecture and posture. We are keen to hear your thoughts on how we can further achieve our purpose.Join our team and discover unique opportunities to grow, develop and learn. As a Security Technical Specialist, you will be a senior technical sales leader and trusted customer advisor, working with cutting-edge security technologies such as Microsoft M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.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. Qualifications Required Qualifications Fluency in German is essential. Demonstrated Security Technology pre-sales or Security Technology consulting experience. OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience. Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Microsoft 365 Security Administration or Azure Security One or more of Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, i APP, etc. Hands on technical knowledge of relevant products and solutions, but not limited to: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems Next Gen Web Application Firewalls and Secure Web Gateways. Experience with Threat detection technologies Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of one or more cloud security standards and frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA, etc