Senior Security Engineer - MSC STORM

Who you are

You are an experienced security professional with a strong background in leading security design and architecture reviews. With over 5 years of experience, you thrive on technical depth and cross-team collaboration, influencing secure design at scale. You have expertise in structured threat modeling and architectural risk analysis, and you are well-versed in identifying architectural vulnerabilities and guiding engineering teams towards secure design patterns.

Your deep knowledge spans across Operating System internals, memory management, and secure boot, as well as virtualization and cloud architecture. You understand the principles of application security and secure software development practices, particularly in microservices and APIs. You are passionate about mentoring engineers and promoting a culture of security-first thinking within your team.

Desirable

Experience with container security and familiarity with various cloud platforms will be advantageous. You are comfortable communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that security considerations are embedded early in the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead security design and architecture reviews for complex systems, ensuring that security is integrated into all development phases. You will conduct threat modeling engagements and collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities, driving security hardenings and redesigns to improve the overall security posture of Microsoft’s cloud systems. Your ability to communicate findings clearly will be crucial in guiding engineering teams towards adopting secure design patterns.

You will mentor engineers, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices. Your contributions will directly impact the security posture of Microsoft Specialized Cloud systems, making this a high-impact role for security professionals who enjoy working on technical challenges. You will also be involved in cross-team collaborations, influencing secure design at scale and ensuring that security is a priority throughout the product lifecycle.

What we offer

Microsoft offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on the security of cloud systems. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals in the field. The company values diversity and encourages you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of security in cloud computing.