Senior Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
Description For Senior Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
Microsoft is seeking a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Penetration Testing to join their AI Engineering team. This role combines traditional security engineering with cutting-edge AI technology, including OpenAI ChatGPT integration. The position focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, conducting penetration testing, and ensuring the security of Microsoft's vast service portfolio.
The role requires a blend of technical expertise in security testing, programming, and cloud services. You'll be working at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, contributing to the security foundation of all Microsoft products and services. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 annually, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.
As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for conducting penetration testing, providing security guidance, participating in threat hunting, and developing automation tools. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams across Microsoft to design and implement security solutions. You'll need 5+ years of security experience and strong programming skills in languages like C/C++ or C#.
This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to work with advanced technologies while protecting millions of users worldwide. The hybrid work arrangement requires 3 days per week in the office, allowing for both collaborative work and flexibility. The role offers significant growth potential within Microsoft's security ecosystem and the chance to work on revolutionary AI technologies.
Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
- Perform penetration testing activities on production and internal systems to identify unknown vulnerabilities
- Provide security guidance and specify app security controls
- Participate in threat hunting activities
- Track sophisticated adversaries and enhance detections
- Proactively research new technologies
- Drive and cultivate a positive culture of security across engineering teams
- Develop and write automation tools to scale testing
- Collaborate with other security teams to design and develop new security mitigations
Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
- 5+ years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection
- 5+ years professional experience in penetration testing/red-teaming, including familiarity with tools like Burp Suite
- 3+ years of programming experience in C/C++, C# or similar language
- Knowledge in common classes of software vulnerabilities such as XSS, CSRF, SQLi, OWASP Top 10, cryptographic attacks
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years
- Must be local to Seattle area and work in office 3 days a week
Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
