Director, Global Forensics Engineering
Microsoft Redmond, WA Full-time 3/31/2026
Master's with 2+ Years of ExperienceUndergraduate with 5+ Years of ExperiencePhD Entry-Level
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•FY 2025Job Description
The Director of Global Forensics Engineering at Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure and Operations will lead efforts to enhance datacenter reliability through root cause analysis and systemic risk reduction. This role involves overseeing post-incident governance, implementing risk assessments, and driving innovation in forensic techniques.
Requirements
- Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Responsibilities
- Oversee RCA reviews, validate corrective actions, and ensure compliance with global standards
- Implement temporary countermeasures and develop long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
- Establish forensic frameworks, evidence handling protocols, and reliability metrics
- Advance forensic techniques, integrate telemetry and predictive analytics for proactive detection and prevention
- Lead cross-functional teams, engage senior stakeholders, and manage global programs for systemic improvements
- Drive operational excellence through data-driven insights and best practices
- Embody our culture and values
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.
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