Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Security Engineer - Azure Storage
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering every person and organization on the planet. As a Principal Security Engineer - Azure Storage, you will lead security architecture and threat modeling for Azure Storage, mentor engineers, and foster a security-first culture across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for Azure Storage services
Define and implement security architecture for distributed systems at cloud scale
Partner with engineering teams to embed security principles into design and development
Evangelize security culture through training, reviews, and best practices
Mentor engineers and foster growth in security expertise
Collaborate with product and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry standards
Drive incident response readiness and participate in live-site security reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience in security fundamentals, including cryptography, authentication, authorization, secure coding practices, and threat modeling
2+ years in understanding authentication protocols, authorization frameworks, network isolation, and incident response
2+ years of experience in designing and managing large-scale services in a cloud environment
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience with familiarity in Azure services and cloud-native architectures, and hands-on experience with compliance frameworks such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO), System and Organization Controls (SOC), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
2+ years experience with proficient communication and leadership skills
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
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