Senior Software Security Engineer
Description For Senior Software Security Engineer
The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team is looking for a learn-it-all Senior Software Security Engineer that will help secure Microsoft products and devices. The MORSE team is responsible for securing the Windows client and server operating systems, used by billions of customers every day in businesses and across Azure. This team performs security design reviews, code reviews, and penetration testing on key features of Windows and Azure to make sure they meet the highest possible security standards.
In this role, you will help engineering teams secure the operating systems built at Microsoft. The candidate will have hands-on experience with native code (C/C++), penetration testing (code audit, writing fuzzers, finding creative ways to break assumptions), a clear understanding of OS (Operating System) security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Security Engineer
- Participate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products, including design reviews, code reviews, and fuzzing
- Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows, Azure, and devices
- Identify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devices
- Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protections
- Interact with the external security community and security researchers
- Collaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments
- Embody Microsoft's Culture & Values
Requirements For Senior Software Security Engineer
- 5+ years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection
- 3+ years identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
- Pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Benefits For Senior Software Security Engineer
- 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
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