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Posted date: Oct 02, 2024
There have been 3 jobs posted with the title of Security Engineer II all time at Microsoft.Category: Security Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $153,550
Range: $98,300 - $208,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 100% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team is looking for a learn-it-all engineer that will help secure Microsoft products and devices.The MORSE team is responsible for securing the Windows client and server operating systems, used by billions of customers every day in businesses and across Azure. This team performs security design reviews, code reviews, and penetration testing on key features of Windows and Azure to make sure they meet the highest possible security standards.
As a Security Engineer 2, you will help engineering teams secure the operating systems built at Microsoft. The candidate we are looking for will have hands-on experience with native code (C/C++), penetration testing (code audit, writing fuzzers, finding creative ways to break assumptions), a clear understanding of OS security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Participate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products, including design reviews, code reviews, and fuzzingBe the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows, Azure, and devicesIdentify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devicesLeverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protectionsInteract with the external security community and security researchersCollaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments
Qualifications
Required Qualifications3+ years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and anomaly detection.
Other Requirements
Cloud Background Check: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year(s) of identifying security vulnerabilities in native (C/C++) code.Public track record of relevant security research, especially around vulnerability discoveryExperience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systemsFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows architecturePenetration Testing IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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