Microsoft · 1 week ago
Senior Security Assurance Engineer - CTJ - TS
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft Sovereign Cloud Security is looking for highly motivated candidates that can thrive in a non-traditional, agile environment at the cutting-edge of the security market. The Senior Security Assurance Engineer will play a key role in driving efforts to improve security of the sovereign cloud environment by identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and educating users on security best practices.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct targeted security and threat models reviews to identify known and unknown vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Conduct emerging Threat and Vulnerability Research
Identify and evaluate new areas for research, perform analysis into emerging threats, including proactive security research on the technologies that Azure and our customers utilize and depend on
Embody a learning and sharing mindset along with drive to improve the existing state
Coordinate planning and execution with internal engineering teams, business partners and technical leaders across the division to deliver security solutions across the clouds
Proactive identification and reduction of Security issues through design, testing, and implementation of custom tools / solutions
Ability to work as part of an on-call rotation and to contribute to multiple projects/demands simultaneously
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR equivalent experience
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Candidates must have an active TS and be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph)
This role will require candidates to maintain the TS clearance
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination
This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship
Preferred
5+ years of experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection OR Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science or related field
4+ years of experience with Secure Software Development practices
3+ years of experience with implementing security controls and processes for hyper-scale computing platforms
Experience with relational database query and analysis (SQL, KQL, etc.)
Experience building, expanding, or utilizing AI security capabilities
Proficiency in at least one modern compiled language (e.g., C#, Java, C++)
CISSP, CASP+, or similar certifications
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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