Senior Security Researcher

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

2d•$119,800 - $234,700

About The Position

Microsoft is seeking a self-driven Senior Security Researcher to join its Defender Security Research Team for Linux. The team comprises security researchers, advanced threat hunters, and malware responders who protect the Microsoft ecosystem from emerging threats. Its research supports products including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Office 365, and Azure. The role focuses on Linux security research and developing malware protection that advances the state of the art.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 4 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, including familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, hardware and firmware internals, and software communication mechanisms.
Strong cross-group and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain the business need for security or detection improvements.
Knowledge of macOS and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

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