Principal Security Assurance Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Security Assurance Engineer to join their M365 Cloud Security – Security Architecture Lifecycle Team (SALTed). This role is crucial in Microsoft's mission to make the world a safer place through comprehensive security solutions. The position focuses on securing M365's product portfolio, which includes some of the world's most widely used productivity applications and services, with a particular emphasis on AI and CoPilot implementations.

The role combines technical leadership in security engineering with strategic influence across Microsoft's services. You'll be responsible for driving secure engineering policies and practices, with a special focus on AI platforms and implementations. The position requires deep expertise in security architecture, risk management, and the ability to guide engineering teams in implementing security best practices.

Working in a hybrid environment from Redmond, Washington, you'll collaborate with teams across Microsoft to define cutting-edge approaches to security risk detection, prevention, and elimination. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a security professional with 7+ years of experience who wants to impact billions of users while working at the intersection of AI and security. You'll be part of Microsoft's growth mindset culture, where continuous learning and innovation are encouraged. The role combines technical depth with leadership influence, as you'll be representing Microsoft in customer briefings and security conferences.

The position offers the chance to work on some of the most challenging security problems in the industry, particularly in the emerging field of AI security. You'll be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to maintaining the highest security standards for Microsoft's products and services. If you're passionate about security, AI, and want to help shape the future of secure productivity tools, this role offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact.