Senior Security Research Engineer

Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions.

As a Senior Security Research Engineer in the Continuous Security Validation and Assurance (CSVA) organization, you will:

• Support Infrastructure Security Engineering efforts to secure Microsoft Azure and On-Prem infrastructure
• Collaborate across functions to design proactive solutions that prevent attacks
• Lead the design phase of engineering projects
• Translate research findings into actionable mitigation strategies
• Analyze complex problems using diverse data sources to uncover insights
• Develop and champion effective security mitigations
• Engage with customers and partners to enhance security outcomes
• Mentor others in security techniques and best practices
• Manage security incidents and lead large-scale security reviews

The role involves working with cutting-edge security technologies and being at the forefront of protecting Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Synthesize threat data to generate trends and insights
• Research critical security areas including competitor products and current attacks
• Define deployment best practices and security configuration standards
• Stay current with industry trends and security advances
• Work in a collaborative environment with teams across Microsoft

We offer:

• Industry leading healthcare benefits
• Educational resources and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Work-life balance with generous time off
• Opportunity to make global impact in cybersecurity

The position requires strong technical expertise in cloud security, analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. You'll be joining a team committed to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization to achieve more, while working on critical security challenges in a supportive and inclusive environment.