Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Microsoft is looking for a Senior Security Assurance Engineer to join the Secure Production Access group dedicated to protecting users and enterprise assets by developing effective cybersecurity products and services.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
• 4+ years experience with security testing tools (static/dynamic analysis, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing)
• 4+ years experience in common vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
• 2+ years experience in Programming/scripting skills (e.g., C#/Python) and experience building automation platforms and security tooling
• 2+ years experience in cloud environments (e.g. Azure)
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments to ensure security compliance against risks
• Monitor and analyze emerging threats and security trends
• Design and build security automation frameworks and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain security controls and policies

Benefits

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.