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Senior Security Engineer


Job details
  • Microsoft
  • London
  • 4 months ago

Overview

The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team is looking for a learn-it-all 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 ideal 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 security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.

Qualifications

Ample experience in a senior capacity, in a software engineering or security-related field. Expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications.

The following additional experiences are favorable, but not requirements:

Public track record of relevant security research, especially around vulnerability discovery Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture

Responsibilities

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

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect

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