Microsoft Senior Security Researcher 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

346476550

• B. Tech. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• At least 6+ years of experience in cyber security with a background in the modern attacker kill-chain and MITRE ATT&CK, preferably in endpoint-based threat scenarios.
• Deep and practical Windows internals knowledge. Proficient in at least one programming language such as C# (preferred), Python, or C++.
• Proficient in at least one query language such as KQL, SQL, Cypher.
• Excellent cross-group and interpersonal skills. Planning and Execution: Ability to think holistically and strategically. Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex technical challenges/threats.
• Communication: Conceptualize complex ideas quickly and convey those thoughts to others in a clear, effective manner. Collaboration: Able to work effectively across broad teams and influence stakeholders of all levels and of all disciplines across Microsoft.
• Collaborate with multiple product teams to design sensors, implement detection ideas, and validate their effectiveness using a data-driven approach

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
- This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Experience in authoring of security research papers, blogs, or books

Conduct in-depth investigation and research of endpoint environments to identify threats and sophisticated attack incidents. Investigate, analyze and learn from security researchers, attackers and real incidents in order to develop durable detection and disruption strategies across the entire kill-chain or product enhancements. Collaborate with multiple product teams to design sensors, implement detection ideas, and validate their effectiveness using a data-driven approach Publish blogs that help build mindshare for Microsoft Defender.