Principal Security Researcher

Job Description

Microsoft Security is looking for a qualified candidate to join their research team dedicated to building products and features that deliver protection to Microsoft customers using AI, Agents, and Cloud/SaaS services.

Requirements

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Identity security research
• Proven experience in cybersecurity with deep understanding of modern attacker kill-chain, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and evolving enterprise threats
• Knowledge of LLM/AI fundamentals and internals, common Agentic frameworks and architectures
• Experience in at least one programming language such as Python or C#, and one query language such as PySpark or Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Responsibilities

• Stay on top of novel AI, Identity, and Cloud attacks through individual, hands-on research and studying publications from the security research community
• Understand the threat landscape in modern AI, identity, and cloud technology stack
• Operate as cross-org technical lead and expert for the team by connecting research and engineering
• Develop research plans, gap analysis documents, and strategy roadmaps for new security features and tools
• Influence the security community and customers with novel research publications, blogs, and conference talks

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect