Senior Threat Researcher
Microsoft · Posted Oct 9
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
The Defender Experts (DEX) Research team is at the forefront of Microsoft's threat protection strategy, combining threat hunting expertise with AI-driven analytics to protect customers from advanced cyberattacks, with a mission to move protection left by disrupting threats early. The team turns raw signals into intelligence that powers detection, disruption, and customer trust across multi-cloud environments and heterogeneous security architectures. This Senior Threat Researcher role will conduct research on emerging cloud threats, build detection and response strategies in Microsoft Sentinel, and develop real-time protections for enterprises worldwide.
What you will do
- Lead and execute advanced research on emerging cloud-based threats impacting Microsoft and third-party security products across heterogeneous cloud environments.
- Develop and refine detection and response strategies leveraging major SIEM platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Sentinel, to provide comprehensive threat coverage and response capabilities.
- Collaborate with internal and external security teams to design and implement scalable, innovative solutions for multi-cloud threat intelligence, detection, mitigation and response.
- Translate complex raw security data into actionable intelligence that enhances the effectiveness of cloud security operations for a global customer base.
- Mentor, guide, and drive best practices among researchers and detection engineers on advanced threat hunting and incident response across diverse SIEM ecosystems.
- Contribute to industry knowledge and Microsoft’s security posture by publishing research, developing threat models, and proactively identifying threats and attack trends in the cloud.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 8+ years of experience in security research, detection engineering, threat lifecycle, cloud security in large-scale in complex cloud environments, as well as disciplines related to managed services for SIEM platforms.
- Proven ability to lead and execute advanced research on emerging cloud-based threats affecting both Microsoft and third-party security products across heterogeneous cloud environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and refining detection and response strategies leveraging major SIEM and EDR platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, to provide comprehensive threat coverage and response capabilities.
- Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms—including, but not limited to, Azure—as well as a deep understanding of multi-cloud security challenges and solutions.
- Strong practical experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating real-world cyber threats in complex cloud environments.
- Proven ability to work independently and deliver complete solutions.
- Demonstrated capability to effectively articulate technical insights and influence multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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