Senior Software Security Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
$117,200 - $229,200
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Security Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Azure Security DevSec team in securing services in the Microsoft Cloud. This role is critical in Microsoft's mission to make the world a safer place through comprehensive security solutions. The position involves collaborating with teams across Microsoft to evaluate and improve security posture in cloud services, focusing on design, development, and deployment security.

The role combines deep technical security expertise with cloud computing, requiring skills in vulnerability analysis, security assessments, and penetration testing. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud technology while contributing to Microsoft's security initiatives that impact billions of users worldwide.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be part of Microsoft's Security organization, which is dedicated to protecting digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in both customer environments and Microsoft's internal infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 USD (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in software development and cybersecurity, with specific expertise in cloud computing security. You'll need strong programming skills in languages like C#, Python, Rust, or JavaScript, and a proven track record of performing security assessments.

This role offers up to 100% work from home flexibility with 0-25% travel requirements. You'll be joining a culture that embraces a growth mindset and values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive excellence. The position represents an opportunity to work on security challenges at cloud scale while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Security Engineer

  • Perform exhaustive vulnerability analysis on cloud-hosted services in Microsoft Azure
  • Identify opportunities, and implement solutions, to improve the security posture of services across Microsoft Azure
  • Bring a growth mindset to tackle new and challenging problems everyday, in an inclusive team environment
  • Innovate new approaches to solving security at cloud scale

Requirements For Senior Software Security Engineer

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
  • 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, anomaly detection
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience performing security assessments and penetration testing
  • 3+ years experience securing cloud computing environments
  • 3+ years experience with one or more of C#, Python, Rust, or JavaScript, PowerShell
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Benefits For Senior Software Security Engineer

Medical 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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