Senior Security Researcher

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

2d • $119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft is seeking a self-driven Senior Security Researcher to join its Defender Security Research Team for Linux. The global team includes security researchers, advanced threat hunters, and malware responders who investigate emerging threats and support protection across Microsoft products, including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Office 365, and Azure. The role focuses on Linux security research and malware analysis to advance protection capabilities and help Microsoft customers keep their computers secure.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or a related field; or a master's degree in one of these fields plus 3 or more years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus 4 or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience may include the software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, or anomaly detection.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• 4 or more years of computer security industry experience using reverse engineering and knowledge of the security and threat landscape.
• Development skills in C, C++, and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux operating system internals and related security problems.
• Reverse engineering skills and familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, hardware and firmware internals, and software communication mechanisms.
• Excellent cross-group and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate the business need for security or detection improvements.
• Knowledge of macOS and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Linux platform research that produces insights, theories, analyses, data, algorithms, and prototypes to advance malware protection.
• Investigate and analyze security researchers, attackers, and real incidents to develop durable detection solutions and strategies across the kill chain, or recommend product and operating system enhancements.
• Work with internal and external teams to build partnerships and mature the product.
• Provide leadership and influence the organization in a challenging environment.
• Collaborate with researchers, coordinators, and developers to improve product protection capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior