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Overview Senior Security Researcher – Microsoft Red Team - CTJ - Top Secret. Do you want to find and exploit security vulnerabilities that impact hundreds of millions of users? Join the Microsoft Red Team where you\'ll join the red teaming side of security and emulate real-world attacks against Microsoft. We help ensure Microsoft is ready to face and respond to even the most determined adversaries by exploring new ways to find and prevent security flaws. We are looking for a Senior Security Researcher to work alongside other Security Researchers and Penetration Testers in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in all layers of the services including application, cloud, network, and operational security domains. You will also collaborate across Microsoft with developers and security personnel from multiple teams. By adopting the tactics, techniques, and procedures of potential attackers, you will provide critical insights that empower our security teams to strengthen defenses and protect against the evolving landscape of digital threats. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Research and discover zero-day vulnerabilities in cloud environments and associated technologies. Develop and implement proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate potential risks and work closely with engineering teams to address findings. Analyze a wide array of data sources to identify potential security weaknesses and breach points within Microsoft’s infrastructure Develop tools and techniques to scale and accelerate adversary emulation and vulnerability discovery Partner with operational teams to execute targeted attacks on these systems, simulating real-world threat scenarios Advocate for security change across the company through building partnerships and articulating the impact of risks Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications: Master\'s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field OR 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection. Other Requirements Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. These include specialized security screenings such as active TS and willingness to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph) or active TS/SCI with polygraph. Must maintain TS/SCI (with polygraph) clearance. Clearance Verification: Successful verification of the stated security clearance prior to offer. Microsoft Cloud Background Check: Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Verification via valid passport or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance. Preferred/Additional Qualifications Proficiency in multiple programming and scripting languages. 6+ years of hands-on experience in vulnerability security research Proven track record of discovering and responsibly disclosing security vulnerabilities. Security Research IC4 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and the New York City metropolitan area, with base pay ranges of USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Microsoft

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