Gaming Principal Cloud Security Engineer

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$137,600 - $267,000
Security
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Gaming · Cybersecurity

Description For Gaming Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Microsoft's Gaming division is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Engineer to join their team in a role that combines advanced cloud security expertise with gaming industry challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of gaming and cybersecurity, focusing on protecting Microsoft's gaming services and platforms. The role involves building and implementing cloud security solutions, particularly in Azure, while working with various teams across Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.

The position requires deep expertise in cloud security, with a focus on developing automated security guardrails and implementing best practices for large-scale gaming operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining security architectures that protect Microsoft's gaming assets while ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security professional who wants to impact the gaming industry at scale. The role offers competitive compensation ($137,600 - $267,000), comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries.

Working at Microsoft Gaming means joining a team that's at the forefront of both gaming and cloud security, with access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to solve complex security challenges at scale. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to shape the security landscape of one of the world's largest gaming platforms.

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Responsibilities For Gaming Principal Cloud Security Engineer

  • Build cloud security guardrails automation for Gaming businesses
  • Deliver and support high-quality distributed services and infrastructures
  • Partner with Microsoft Gaming, Microsoft Security, and partners
  • Analyze security across cloud services
  • Perform hands-on configuration in Identity & Access Management
  • Design and implement security automation
  • Provide technical Cloud Security Architecture guidance
  • Work across organizational boundaries to achieve shared objectives

Requirements For Gaming Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Python
Java
  • 7+ years of experience in scripting, large-scale cloud deployments, cyber security, anomaly detection, SOC detection
  • 5+ years experience in Azure with a security focus
  • 5+ years experience building cloud security guardrails automation in Azure
  • 5+ years experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with PowerShell, Python, Java, SQL
  • Understanding of Software development ecosystem

Benefits For Gaming Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Educational resources
  • Product discounts
  • Savings and investments
  • Parental Leave
  • Generous time off
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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