Security Engineer 2

• Build reusable agents and tools to expedite and improve the consistency and quality of security reviews.
• Review features and code for security defects and architectural risk using agents and automated tools built by you and others.
• Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows and devices.
• Identify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devices Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protections.
• Interact with the external security community and security researchers.
• Collaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in security or related field.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in security or related field.
  • OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications. 
• 5+ years of experience in a software engineering or security-related engineering.
• Public track record of relevant security research, especially around vulnerability discovery. 
• Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture. 

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Penetration Testing IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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