Microsoft Principal Software Architect 

United States, Washington 

335242731

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Software Architect with deep domain expertise in Security, Privacy, and Compliance to drive engineering excellence in the Secure Computing domain. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in hardening the AI production services to meet and exceed Azure's stringent security and compliance requirements. You will collaborate closely with engineering leaders across various teams to define our security vision, chart a strategic path, and ensure that our services are robust and resilient for large enterprise customers.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  • OR equivalent experience.

• Experience in security architecture, particularly within the domains of cloud computing, privacy, and compliance, along with experienceleading large-scale security initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience in encryption technologies, network security, resource provisioning, and access control management in cloud environments.
• Experience with and understanding of global security standards and regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and others.

Other Requirements:

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 Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud infrastructure automation tools and techniques.
• Experience working with AI/Machine Learning services and platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure’s security and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 23, 2024.

• Security Architecture Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of secure architectures for AI services, ensuring compliance with Azure security standards and industry best practices.
• Strategic Security Initiatives: Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy that encompasses encryption (at rest and in transit), network isolation, resource provisioning, access control management, and privacy/data residency management.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that AI services comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other global privacy and security standards.
• Collaborative Engineering: Work closely with engineering teams across Azure AI and other Microsoft organizations to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle, fostering a culture of security-first mindset.
• Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Drive the automation of security controls and processes within cloud infrastructure to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across deployments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to understand their security needs and translate them into actionable engineering requirements.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, promoting continuous learning and the adoption of advanced security practices within the team.
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