Security Researcher II and Senior Security Researcher (Multiple Positions)
Microsoft · microsoft.com
RedmondSenior1+ yrs
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The job in short
Security research.
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Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
- Location as listed
- Redmond, WA,US, US
- Role
- Research Scientist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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. 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. 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 These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship‑based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship‑based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. 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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