Microsoft Staff Visionary Technologist Security AI Research 

United States, Washington 

504317794

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection
  • OR Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years experience in malware reverse engineering
• 5+ years experience in security testing (penetration testing) activities
• 5+ years experience in developing security tools and automation in python OR C#

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a Science or Engineering Discipline AND 10+ years’ combined experience in security OR technology research in an industry OR academic setting
• Solid understanding of Windows Operating System Internals, Windows APIs, and Network Protocols
• Solid understanding of cryptographic algorithms and techniques
• 10+ year experience combined in various security research domains, including reverse engineering of malware OR other cyber threats, AND incident response
• 5+ year experience in using reverse engineering tools such IDAPro, Ghidra, and x86/x64dbg, including writing custom scripts and plugins for it
• 3+ year experience in AI/ML, especially its application in cybersecurity defensive and offensive techniques
• 2+ year experience in system, memory, and network forensics
• 1+ years’ experience with law enforcement OR legal professions
• Advanced understanding in anti-malware technology, different kinds of detections (file, memory, and behavior)
• Solid background with programming languages and framework, such as C/C++, C#, .NET, Python and other scripting languages.
• Solid background in with commonly used tools for Threat Intelligence exchange (e.g., STIX)
• Proactiveness; a positive outlook and approach to change management
• Be a self-starter with attention to detail and desire to learn new technologies
• Ability to influence others inside and outside of direct team
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Able to organize, schedule work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines, with ability to manage complexity while driving clarity
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work in a matrix environment

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Security Research: Conduct reverse malware engineering, including comprehensive binary disassembly, dynamic and static analysis, and kernel-mode debugging in rootkits. Identify and defeat anti-reverse engineering techniques and perform forensic analysis across various technical layers (e.g., network, memory).

• Technology Research: Conduct scoped technology research to contribute to innovative explorations with measurable, specific outcomes. Create prototypes and perform experimentation to test new ideas and tools. Continuously evaluate and refine research methodologies to enhance the effectiveness and impact of technological innovations.

• Multidisciplinary Partnership & Matrix Engagement: Partner with investigators and attorneys to transform legal strategies and investigation needs into mission-centric research questions. Collaborate with engineers and developers to integrate research findings into products and services. Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure research findings are applied practically and align with organizational goals.

• Ownership and Continuous Growth : Establish and cultivate partnerships with research teams, security teams, and engineering teams within Microsoft and across the industry. Stay current with rapidly evolving cybersecurity offensive techniques and emerging technologies. Publish and present findings to build and maintain customer trust.

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