Are you interested in radically improving the security of Microsoft's products? Do you want to work on cutting edge malware analysis systems? Are you committed to helping Microsoft customers keep their computer's secure and combating evolving malware threats? We are searching for a strong self-driven Senior Security Researcher for Windows Defender Security Research Team. Windows Defender Security Research team is a global team of security researchers, advanced threat hunters, and agile malware responders at the forefront of protecting Windows and the Microsoft ecosystem from emerging security threats. Our research powers protection in products like Windows Defender, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, System Center Endpoint Protection, Office 365, Azure, and more. We are an industry leading threat research lab that does in-depth threat research with threats and exploits to help keep our customers safe. If you are a technically strong security researcher who is passionate about
The main responsibilities include but not limited to: Conduct research that yield new insights, theories, analyses, data, algorithms and prototypes that advance state-of-the-art of malware protection Investigate, analyze and learn from security researchers, attackers and real incidents in order to develop durable detection solution/strategies across the kill-chain or product/OS enhancements Work with other internal and external teams to forge new and improve existing partnerships that help mature the product Provide exemplary leadership in an exceptionally challenging and rewarding environment
Preferred qualifications: BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with at least 5+ years of computer security industry experience with reverse engineering and knowledge of security/threat landscape Reverse Engineering skills: familiar with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, hardware/firmware internals, software communication mechanisms Strong knowledge of operating system internals and modern security problems Excellent cross group and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate the business need for security or detection improvements Experience