Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology company that empowers people and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and solutions.
$117,200 - $229,200
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Assurance Engineer to join their M365 Security Team, focusing on delivering the most secure and trusted productivity experiences worldwide. This role combines technical security expertise with strategic leadership in protecting Microsoft's widely-used productivity applications and services, including AI-driven solutions like CoPilot.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity, protecting billions of users while driving innovation in security practices. Based in Virginia, you'll support Europe-based Product Engineers and non-cleared government deployments, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise and cross-cultural collaboration.

As part of Microsoft Security's mission to make the world safer, you'll be instrumental in reshaping security approaches and empowering users, customers, and developers with end-to-end security solutions. The role involves conducting Security Reviews, Threat Models, and Security Architecture across Microsoft's productivity suite.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a growth mindset, embracing continuous learning and innovation. You'll work in a culture centered on excellence and collaboration, directly impacting billions of lives through security innovations. The position offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200 USD), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies including AI security implementations.

This role requires citizenship verification and ability to handle export-controlled information, making it ideal for security professionals interested in both commercial and government-related security challenges. You'll be part of a dynamic team that constantly evolves to meet new security challenges, working with diverse internal partners and external stakeholders to maintain Microsoft's position as a leader in secure productivity solutions.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Assurance Engineer

  • Driving Secure Engineering policies, practices, and tooling across user-facing services
  • Helping guide Engineering Teams on security best practices
  • Collaborating with teams to define state of the art for detection, prevention, and elimination of security risks
  • Identifying emerging security problems and building solutions
  • Mentoring others on building secure platforms and systems
  • Plan and manage security and privacy programs and track metrics
  • Create and present plans to management for security objectives
  • Represent Microsoft in customer briefings and security conferences

Requirements For Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field OR 5+ years experience
  • 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, designing or developing Software and Services
  • Must be eligible for export control regulations compliance
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • Citizenship verification required due to government customer requirements

Benefits For Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
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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