Microsoft Principal Security Researcher 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

519168497

In this role, you will be the link between the detection engineers and data scientists in DE and Microsoft threat intelligence analysts and incident responders. You will work at the intersection of threat analysis and data science, identifying emerging threats and analyzing attack techniques to create a dynamic portfolio of high-fidelity detections optimized for top-priority threats. You will use your expertise in both worlds to create a productive collaborative environment to prioritize, design, implement and validate detections across the Microsoft estate.

Requirement Qualification:

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years relatedreasearchexperience
  • ORequivalent experience.
• BSc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 3+ years in cybersecurity, with deep experience in 1 or more of: detection engineering, hunting, incident response and threat research.
• 3+ years of experience in the security threat landscape, with experience in the modern attacker kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and similar frameworks and how to use them to identify and close gaps in detection capabilities
• 3+ years of experience with SIEM/EDR platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Defender suite).
• Experience in cloud environments, and hybrid cloud enterprise services
• Experience collaborating and establishing strong cross-team partnerships to bolster information sharing and coordinate strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years in data analytics or data science
• 3+ years authoring, deploying and tuning detections
• 3+ years in technical leadership positions
• Strong understanding of intrusion detection systems, endpoint security solutions, Azure and how they intersect with security workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create clear documentation and strategy papers and deliver effective presentations.

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 July 20th, 2025.

- Analyze incident and threat intelligence data to extract common TTPs and attack patterns across adversary groups

- Increase the scalability, efficiency, and accuracy of detections using the latest innovations in data science and AI

- Produce clear documentation and briefings for audiences from various organizations and levels of seniority.

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