Responsibilities
- Work directly with senior leaders of our customers’ security organizations as design partners on new cloud detection and response innovations, as well as to ensure excellent customer satisfaction with our products and services.
- Partner with your team of Microsoft Threat Experts providing deep research and analysis of threats impacting our customers.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and business leaders to innovate and deliver new security service offerings at a global scale.
- Investigate, analyze, and learn from security researchers, attackers, and real incidents to develop durable detection solutions/strategies across customer tools.
- Work with other internal and external teams to forge new and improve existing partnerships that help mature the products that support Defender Experts service offerings.
- Provide technical leadership in a challenging and rewarding environment and influence the organization.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 2+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
- OR equivalent experience.
- Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field
- OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
- OR equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in a technical role in the areas of Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Cyber Incident Response, or Penetration Testing/Red Team.
- 4+ years of people/service delivery management experience, or relevant experience demonstrating customer interaction/support delivery.
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Security Research IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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
Security Research IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or a related field plus 1+ year of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, or anomaly detection
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or a related field plus 2+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, or anomaly detection
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to pass Microsoft and Microsoft Cloud background checks
- U.S. citizenship verification due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
- Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or a related field
- Master's degree in a relevant field plus 3+ years of qualifying experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 4+ years of qualifying experience
- 7+ years of technical experience in Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Cyber Incident Response, or Penetration Testing/Red Team
- 4+ years of people or service delivery management experience, or relevant customer interaction or support delivery experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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