Senior Security Assurance Engineer - CTJ - Top Secret

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Assurance Engineer to join their Sovereign Cloud Security team, focusing on making the world a safer place through advanced security solutions. This role is critical in protecting digital platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments.

The position requires a security professional with 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, cyber security, and anomaly detection. The successful candidate will work with distributed engineering teams, product management, and customers to address complex security challenges in the sovereign cloud space.

Key responsibilities include conducting security reviews, threat modeling, vulnerability research, and implementing security controls for hyper-scale computing platforms. The role demands someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, non-traditional environment while working on cutting-edge security solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to join Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization globally. The role offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200) and comprehensive benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance (with willingness to upgrade to TS/SCI with polygraph) and U.S. citizenship. This is an on-site role in Redmond, WA, with 0-25% travel requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, security certifications (CISSP, CASP+), and experience with secure software development practices.

Microsoft's culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. The team values continuous learning, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on global security while working with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals.

Join Microsoft's Security team to help reshape security and empower users, customers, and developers with end-to-end, simplified security solutions. Your work will directly contribute to protecting billions of users worldwide while advancing your career in one of technology's most critical domains.