Principal Security Researcher

Overview

Are you passionate about disrupting CloudSecurity Join us at Microsoft, the largest security company in the world, and work on leading planet-scale products! 🚀 At the Microsoft Cloud Security team, we take immense pride in developing a diverse set of security products and services that are leaders in their respective market segments. Our innovative solutions have set new industry standards, earning global recognition for safeguarding critical infrastructure at the highest scale. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) designed to protect cloud-based applications running in all major cloud providers. It includes cloud security posture management (CSPM) to identify and mitigate weak spots in cloud configurations, and cloud workload protection (CWP) to detect real-time attacks and help the SOC respond and mitigate threats.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis and research on cloud and containerized environments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks.
• Investigate, analyze, and learn from security researchers, attackers, and real incidents to develop durable detection strategies across the entire kill-chain.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to forge new defenses and concepts that help mature Microsoft security products.
• Demonstrate leadership in an exceptionally challenging and rewarding environment and influence the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in security research.
• Previous experience with Azure, AWS, GCP, and/or Kubernetes and container security.
• Strong understanding of attackers’ mindset and ability to apply defensive tactics to protect against them.
• B.Sc./M.Sc. degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• BS or higher degree preferred

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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