Security Engineer II - Red Team
About The Position
The Security Engineer II will join Microsoft Red Team (MRT) to emulate real-world advanced persistent threats against Azure and help ensure the security and resilience of Microsoft’s cloud platform. The role executes operations and collaborates with experienced red teamers to identify and exploit vulnerabilities across application, cloud, network, hardware, and operational security domains. The engineer works closely with developers and security personnel across Microsoft, applying potential attackers’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to assess defenses and provide insights that help security teams respond to evolving digital threats.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in security or a related field; or bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 2 years of experience in security or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience identifying security vulnerabilities, in cybersecurity or a related security discipline, or in a software engineering-related field.
- Penetration testing experience.
Responsibilities
- Discover and exploit vulnerabilities end-to-end to assess the security of services.
- Contribute to Red Team operations using real-world adversarial tactics and techniques to validate a production service’s ability to detect, investigate, and respond.
- Advocate for security changes across the company by building partnerships and clearly communicating the impact of risks.
- Analyze a wide array of data sources, including source code, to identify potential security weaknesses and breach points within Microsoft’s infrastructure.
- Collaborate with Blue Teams to improve readiness and develop solutions for defenders and customers.
- Analyze simulated adversary tactics and communications, enriching response tactics and threat intelligence.
- Leverage artificial intelligence and agentic approaches for vulnerability discovery and threat emulation.
- Embody Microsoft’s Culture and Values.
Benefits
- Benefits and other compensation may be available for certain roles; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
