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Security Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology company that empowers people and organizations worldwide through innovative software, devices, and cloud services.
$84,200 - $165,200
Security
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer

Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all by reshaping security and empowering users, customers, and developers with end-to-end security solutions. The Microsoft Red Team (MRT) organization emulates real-world advanced persistent threats against Microsoft to ensure preparedness against determined adversaries.

As a Security Engineer on the Microsoft Red Team, you will:

  • Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities affecting millions of users worldwide
  • Execute operations simulating real-world threats against Microsoft's enterprise assets and services
  • Work across cloud services, on-premises systems, and corporate facilities
  • Collaborate with developers and security teams across Microsoft
  • Execute adversarial tactics and techniques while providing insights to strengthen defenses
  • Focus on discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities end-to-end
  • Analyze data sources to identify potential security weaknesses
  • Prototype tools and techniques for offensive emulation
  • Partner with Blue Teams to improve defensive capabilities

The role offers:

  • Opportunity to impact billions of users through critical security work
  • Collaboration with experienced red teamers and security professionals
  • Work on cutting-edge security challenges across Microsoft's technology stack
  • Growth-minded culture focused on excellence and innovation
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, education resources, savings plans
  • Work-life balance with generous time off and flexible work arrangements

This is an exciting opportunity to join Microsoft's elite security team and help protect the company's vast technology ecosystem while working with industry-leading security professionals in a collaborative environment focused on real-world impact.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer

  • Discover and exploit vulnerabilities end-to-end in order to assess the security of services
  • Execute Red Team operations using real world adversarial tactics and techniques
  • Advocate for security change across the company through partnerships and communication
  • Analyze data sources to identify potential security weaknesses
  • Prototype tools and techniques to scale offensive emulation
  • Collaborate with Blue Teams to improve readiness
  • Analyze simulated adversary tactics and communications

Requirements For Security Engineer

  • 1+ year(s) experience in a security or software engineering-related field
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science OR equivalent work experience

Benefits For Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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