Security Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 04, 2024 | |
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OverviewThe 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. As a Security Engineer 2, you will help engineering teams secure the operating systems built at Microsoft. The candidate we are looking for 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. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesParticipate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products, including design reviews, code reviews, and fuzzingBe the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows, Azure, and devicesIdentify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devicesLeverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protectionsInteract with the external security community and security researchersCollaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments | |