Senior Security Researchers
$100.6k/y-$258k/y
20 hours ago
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Summary
Microsoft is seeking Senior Security Researchers to join their team in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on researching emerging attack vectors and developing solutions to enhance security.
About the Role
As a Senior Security Researcher, you will research emerging attack vectors, analyze detection gaps, design detection and prevention solutions, synthesize telemetry data, identify trends, collaborate across teams, and guide the design of AI-based security solutions.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
- 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection.
- 3+ years in reverse engineering (debuggers, disassemblers, file formats).
- 3+ years experience with attacker kill chain analysis (MITRE ATT&CK and enterprise threat modeling).
- 3+ years of experience in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) and proficiency in at least one compiled language (e.g. C, C++, C#, Go, Rust).
- Working experience with cloud environments, OS internals, and hybrid attacks.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
- 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection.
- 3+ years working with OS internals (Windows and Linux preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in red-team/purple-team or blue-team operations across hybrid environments.
- 3+ years authoring detection logic and security telemetry pipelines.
- 3+ years with regex, Kusto, and/or SQL for log analysis.
- Experience in research publication and security tooling development.
- Working knowledge of AI workflows or generative AI/LLM frameworks.
- Experience in vulnerability analysis and exploit development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a typical base pay range of $100.6k–$258k per year depending on experience and location.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Microsoft
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Redmond, WA