Principal Security Engineer
Microsoft · microsoft.com
Redmond, Santa ClaraLead / Manager4+ yrs
The job in short
Principal security engineering.
PythonRustC++C#.NETAWSAzureGCPLinuxNetworking
Details
- Found
- 13 d ago · posted 2026-10-02
- Location as listed
- Redmond, WA,US, US
- Role
- Security Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Security expertise in at least one of the following Core areas: virtualization, memory safety (C/C++), Networking protocols, Cloud security, Kernel security, etc. Drive secure-by-design improvements by developing security guidance, reference architectures, and practical remediation strategies that help teams address systemic security challenges and architectural anti-patterns. Bring a growth mindset to tackle new and challenging problems every day, in an inclusive team environment Innovate new approaches to solving security at cloud scale. Ability to be a strong technical communicator, lead stakeholder discussions and drive long-term partnerships across Azure organizations. Leverage AI and automation capabilities to scale security assessments, improve risk identification, and increase security coverage across complex product portfolios. Champion security excellence by mentoring engineering teams, enabling self-service security capabilities, and fostering secure development practices across the organization. Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR equivalent experience. Demonstrated hands-on experience with identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities across cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), identity (Entra ID / Active Directory), Windows and Linux endpoints, network. Experience in customer-facing or consulting roles delivering security outcomes to executive audiences; ability to move fluently between deep technical detail and business impact. 5+ years experience performing security assessments and penetration testing. 5+ years experience securing cloud computing environments across known across one of the known Cloud providers (Azure/AWS/GCP). 5+ years of experience with coding or scripting in languages such as Python, C#, C++, Go, PowerShell, .NET, Rust, or other comparable programming languages, including building and maintaining security tooling.
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