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Senior Security Engineer
Microsoft
Original Job Summary
About the Role
Security is foundational to every product and service at Microsoft. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will shape the future of proactive security across Microsoft AI platforms including Copilot, Bing, Microsoft News, Microsoft Maps, and Microsoft Advertising.
Team & Mission
The Proactive Security Engineering Team drives advanced security assessments on globally distributed services. The focus is on secure code reviews, variant analysis, and service-level risk evaluations to elevate security posture.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive security assessments across multiple services and teams.
- Develop secure code analysis, variant detection, and service hardening methodologies.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to prioritize and remediate findings.
- Partner with teams outside Microsoft AI to contribute to Secure SDLC practices.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include a relevant degree and several years of experience in security assessments, vulnerability identification, and secure programming practices. Experience with web and cloud services is essential.
Other Details
This role requires passing the Microsoft Cloud background check and adherence to specific work location mandates, with a minimum office presence requirement.
Key skills/competency
- Security
- Vulnerability
- Code Review
- Penetration Testing
- Risk Assessment
- Secure SDLC
- Cloud Security
- Incident Response
- Collaboration
- Technical Leadership
How to Get Hired at Microsoft
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight security assessment and coding skills.
- Research Microsoft: Understand their products and security culture.
- Prepare for technical questions: Focus on code reviews and penetration tests.
- Practice interview scenarios: Emphasize collaboration and risk management.