Microsoft · 7 hours ago
Security Operations Engineering
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a leading enterprise service company that focuses on securing digital technology platforms and clouds. The role involves leading security incident response efforts, making key risk decisions, and coordinating enterprise-wide cyber defense operations to protect customers from cybersecurity threats.
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Responsibilities
Perform cyber defense incident and/or vulnerability triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential risk impact
Make high-stake decisions that enable expeditious remediation of risk to protect customers and Microsoft
Track and document cyber defense incidents from initial escalation through final resolution
Provide tactical security decisions and coordinate enterprise-wide cyber defenders to resolve incidents
Send timely and clear executive updates explaining the risk to customers and Microsoft
Advise and validate customer notifications and/or authoritative security guidance for customers
Conduct incident analysis, produce reports, and briefs informing threat landscape trends and future investment areas to improve security
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), OR operations incident response OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
7+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection OR Master's Degree or Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+ certification
Strong program management skills for organizing information, breaking down complex problems, and working effectively in situations involving uncertainty
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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