Senior Security Researcher

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Microsoft Full time

OverviewSenior Security Researcher role at Microsoft. We are seeking an experienced security researcher to join a global team focused on protecting Microsoft products and customers from evolving security threats.Microsoft Defender Security Research team is a global team of security researchers, advanced threat hunters, and agile malware responders at the forefront of protecting the Microsoft ecosystem. Our research powers protection in products like Microsoft Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Azure, and more.ResponsibilitiesConduct research that yields new insights, theories, analyses, data, algorithms, and prototypes that advance the state-of-the-art of malware protection.Investigate, analyze, and learn from security researchers, attackers, and real incidents to develop durable detection solutions and product/OS enhancements across the kill-chain.Collaborate with internal and external teams to forge new and improve existing partnerships that help mature the product.Provide exemplary leadership in a challenging environment and influence the organization.Collaborate with other researchers, coordinators, and developers to improve protection capabilities of the products.Help advance internal researcher tooling capabilities.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience.5+ years of computer security industry experience utilizing reverse engineering and knowledge of security/threat landscape.2+ years of development skills with C, C++, C# and scripting languages (Python/Powershell)1+ year experience developing web applicationsOther RequirementsAbility to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements as part of the role, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Preferred QualificationsReverse engineering skills: familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, hardware/firmware internals, software communication mechanismsProficient knowledge of Windows operating system internals and modern security problemsExcellent cross-group and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate security or detection improvementsFamiliarity with Web Front-End development leveraging modern web frameworksCompensation and related details are subject to location and experience.Equal Opportunity EmploymentMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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