Microsoft · 2 days ago
Security Software Engineer II - CTJ - TS/SCI
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a highly motivated Security Software Engineer II to join their Sovereign Cloud Security team, which focuses on providing the best security solutions for cloud environments. The role involves developing tools for security emulation, automating detection techniques, and addressing security vulnerabilities in the Azure environment.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop tools and techniques to scale and accelerate offensive security emulation, vulnerability discovery, and security offerings. Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise and develop new protections
Work with offensive security engineers to understand security findings, automate detection techniques, and develop tools and strategies for remediation
Design, build, and maintain Azure services that support the team’s security mission
Conduct ad hoc and prescriptive threat modeling and security reviews to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the architecture of applications and services
Work with and assist other team members, external test teams, and pen testers at Microsoft in offensive techniques and approaches to assess our environments
Help to monitor and track organizational progress against security benchmarks and compliance efforts
Work as part of an on-call rotation and contribute to multiple projects/demands simultaneously
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination
This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
Citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance
Preferred
Experience identifying security vulnerabilities, cyber security, and/or cloud environments
Company
Microsoft
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