Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Assurance Engineer to join their team in making the world a safer place through comprehensive security solutions. This role is part of Microsoft's Security organization, which is dedicated to protecting digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments.

As a Senior Security Assurance Engineer, you'll be conducting offensive security assessments that simulate real-world attacks on Microsoft Security's products, services, and infrastructure. Your expertise in penetration testing, red teaming, and offensive security will be crucial in identifying vulnerabilities across application, network, and operational domains.

The position requires either a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in relevant fields. You'll be working with cloud platforms (preferably Azure), identity systems, and distributed systems, while maintaining familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance-driven testing.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $119,800 - $234,700 (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC: $158,400 - $258,000) and comes with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be part of a culture centered on embracing a growth mindset and inspiring excellence, working with teams that create life-changing innovations impacting billions of lives.

Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating with engineering teams for remediation, and strengthening Microsoft's security posture through hands-on testing. You'll be working in a cross-functional environment where your expertise in OWASP Top 10, fuzz testing, port scanning, and exploit development will be valuable.

This is an opportunity to join Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, while working with cutting-edge security technologies and contributing to the protection of global digital assets. The role offers up to 100% work from home flexibility with 0-25% travel requirements, making it an ideal position for security professionals seeking work-life balance while making a significant impact in cybersecurity.