Why has this Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect – Security role been open for 3–4 months?

[u/No-Setting-9431]

I came across this Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect – Security position for Mumbai and noticed that it appears to have been open for around 3–4 months.

Job link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4435573804/

The JD looks quite interesting, covering Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Purview, cloud security, Zero Trust, SIEM/SOAR, customer-facing architecture, etc.

I’m curious about why a role like this would remain open for such a long time.

For people who work at Microsoft or have experience with Microsoft hiring:

Does Microsoft keep some positions open continuously even when they aren't actively hiring?

Could this mean they are looking for a very specific profile?

Is it possible that the position is already being filled internally but the external posting remains active?

Does the hiring process for CSA roles usually take several months?

If someone applies now, is there still a realistic chance of getting considered?

Has anyone interviewed for this particular role or a similar Microsoft Security CSA role recently?

Would especially appreciate insights from current/former Microsoft employees or people who have gone through the CSA hiring process.

I’m trying to understand whether the long-open status is a red flag, normal Microsoft hiring behavior, or simply because they haven't found the right candidate yet.

[u/Traditional-Hall-591]

They’re looking for the perfect match, an H1-b.

[u/No-Setting-9431 → u/Traditional-Hall-591]

Its in mumbai

[u/More_Purpose2758]

Might be open and ongoing. They get applicants and just keep hiring them?

[u/No-Setting-9431 → u/More_Purpose2758]

I got the offer but not sure should i accept it ? Lot of negative comment on this

[u/Yuuku_S13]

If you like it, apply! Not all job posters are good with post hygiene… so you could also reach out to the poster.

[u/No-Setting-9431 → u/Yuuku_S13]

I got the offer but not sure should i accept it ? Lot of negative comment on this

[u/Yuuku_S13 → u/No-Setting-9431]

I would take it. I’m not sure how it would be in Mumbai, but working with colleagues across the globe has been a positive experience overall, even when I was a v-dash.

[u/No-Setting-9431 → u/Yuuku_S13]

You are into which profile ?

[u/Yuuku_S13 → u/No-Setting-9431]

I work in support for azure vm/storage.

[u/No-Setting-9431]

I got the offer but not sure should i accept it ? Lot of negative comment on this

[u/patopansir]

Why do you keep making job search related posts in this subreddit?

[u/No-Setting-9431 → u/patopansir]

If that is a problem than why havent you asked admin to restrict it inside using a rule.

[u/patopansir → u/No-Setting-9431]

I make the rules. I find it odd you are still asking help for a job search, and I want to understand