Senior Security Engineer

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$108,100 - $199,700
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Security Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Hardware and Firmware DevSec team is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their security organization. This role focuses on enhancing platform security through comprehensive security reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis of hardware and firmware components. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and shape the security landscape of Azure's hardware platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess a hacker mindset and deep expertise in hardware, firmware, and low-level components security. You'll be responsible for conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and providing guidance on secure development practices. Working closely with Microsoft's Hardware Engineering teams and ecosystem partners, you'll help establish security solutions and requirements from early stages of product development.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from CAD $108,100 to CAD $199,700 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The position allows for up to 100% remote work with minimal travel requirements (0-25%). As part of Microsoft's inclusive culture, you'll contribute to their mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

The role requires strong technical skills in various programming languages, deep understanding of security vulnerabilities across hardware and software domains, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities to influence security standards and best practices in cloud computing.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer

  • Conduct threat modeling and security assessments of Azure HW/FW solutions
  • Perform comprehensive security reviews of design, source code, and final products
  • Collaborate with hardware ecosystem partners to establish security solutions
  • Contribute to development policies, standards, and practices
  • Research emerging threats impacting cloud services
  • Present findings through white papers and security assessment reports

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer

Python
Linux
  • 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, cyber security, or related field
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field
  • Understanding of server platform buses and peripherals
  • Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDL) and RTL
  • Experience with C/C++, C#, assembly, Rust, Python
  • Understanding of encryption and low-level networking protocols
  • Must pass Microsoft background and Cloud background check

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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