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Principal Security Engineer at Microsoft
Required Skills
security engineeringred team operationsvulnerability assessmentpythonc#cloud securitypenetration testingscripting
About the Role
Principal Security Engineer leading Microsoft Red Team operations to identify and exploit vulnerabilities across services, applications, cloud, and network security. Emulates real-world adversarial tactics to strengthen defenses and collaborates with teams to improve security readiness and incident response.Key Responsibilities
- Discover and exploit vulnerabilities end-to-end to assess service security
- Execute and lead Red Team operations using real-world adversarial tactics
- Research and experiment with new and emerging adversarial techniques
- Lead security change across the company by articulating risks and partnering for solutions
- Prototype tools and techniques to scale offensive emulation and vulnerability discovery
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field AND 6+ years security experience OR equivalent experience
- 6+ years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, or cyber security
- 6+ years experience with coding or scripting in languages such as C#, Python, C++, Go, PowerShell, .NET, Rust
- Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other security screenings
Nice to Have:
- Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field AND 4+ years security experience
Benefits & Perks
- Industry leading healthcare