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Responsibilities
Perform security reviews and deep dives for on cloud-hosted service ecosystems in Microsoft Azure, helping understand the security promise posture, risks to the target ecosystem and broader Azure.
Security expertise in at least one of the following Core areas: virtualization, memory safety (C/C++), Networking protocols, Cloud security, Kernel security, etc.
Drive secure-by-design improvements by developing security guidance, reference architectures, and practical remediation strategies that help teams address systemic security challenges and architectural anti-patterns.
Bring a growth mindset to tackle new and challenging problems every day, in an inclusive team environment Innovate new approaches to solving security at cloud scale.
Ability to be a strong technical communicator, lead stakeholder discussions and drive long-term partnerships across Azure organizations.
Influence security outcomes across high-impact Microsoft services by working directly with engineers, architects, and product leaders to prioritize risks and accelerate security improvements.
Leverage AI and automation capabilities to scale security assessments, improve risk identification, and increase security coverage across complex product portfolios.
Champion security excellence by mentoring engineering teams, enabling self-service security capabilities, and fostering secure development practices across the organization.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated hands-on experience with identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities across cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), identity (Entra ID / Active Directory), Windows and Linux endpoints, network.
Experience in customer-facing or consulting roles delivering security outcomes to executive audiences; ability to move fluently between deep technical detail and business impact.
5+ years experience performing security assessments and penetration testing.
5+ years experience securing cloud computing environments across known across one of the known Cloud providers (Azure/AWS/GCP).
5+ years of experience with coding or scripting in languages such as Python, C#, C++, Go, PowerShell, .NET, Rust, or other comparable programming languages, including building and maintaining security tooling.
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Security Assurance IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
- https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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