Microsoft Senior Software Engineer – Automation 

United States 

5294236

As a key contributor to this program, you will play a crucial role in developing automated workflows and advanced tools that enhance our ability to respond swiftly and accurately to insider threats, enabling us to stay ahead in a high-stakes security environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+
  years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but
  not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience incybersecurity or insider risk programs.
• Familiarity with machine learning or data analytics for enhanced detection and monitoring capabilities.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and other DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience using Azure resources and subscriptions (e.g., Synapse, ADLS, Logic Apps)
• 3+ years of experience in automation engineering, process automation, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) and familiarity with automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience working with APIs and integrating with third-party systems.

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 January 22, 2025.

We are seeking a
Senior Software Engineerto join our Insider Risk Program team. This role is integral to enhancing the efficiency and scalability of our insider risk response process. By automating repetitive tasks, you will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, reducing response times, and supporting the expansion of insider risk monitoring capabilities across the organization. Key responsibilities include the following:

o Design, develop, and implement automated workflows to support the insider risk response process, aiming to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
o Collaborate with the Insider Risk Operations team to understand requirements and build automation solutions that improve alert triage, case management, and report generation.
o Create investigation notebooks to consolidate data and provide analysts with a comprehensive view of each case, saving time and ensuring data integrity.
o Work closely with data engineers and analysts to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current processes and implement automation solutions.
o Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all automation workflows, including architecture, dependencies, and standard operating procedures.
o Ensure all automation processes comply with applicable security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
o Review and peer-assess code in line with security policies and best practices.