Microsoft Principal Firmware Architect 

United States, Washington 

913871661

ure Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructureand Engineering (SCHIE)responsible forthe developmentof server,and rack infrastructure design with a focus on innovation

with a background in securitywork on Securing Azureboth for the existing Azure fleet and incoming new portfolioSecurity Architect willbe responsible fordesigning and implementing security measures for hardware and firmware systemsthat power Azure today. The rolecreating security solutions,assessing security risksvulnerabilities and mitigations to ensure Azurecontinues to be themost secure platform. The Hardware Firmware Security Architect will be familiar with industry-standard security practices and have experience working withsecurity across all cross sections ofSilicon, Hand services

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Proficient understanding and experience with hardware/firmware architecture and design principles.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with hardware and firmware security a plus, e.g. Experience with hardware security modules (HSMs), secure boot, secure firmware updates, Attestation, Secure recovery and secure debug workflows at scale.
• Proficient problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with programming languages (Rust is a plus), Embedded Systems, Hardware peripherals.
• Familiarity with Operating System Security (e.g. Linux, Windows).

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

• forconducting regular security assessments and audits on security design toidentifyvulnerabilities, assessing security riskand developdesign and mitigation strategiestoensure they meet Azure’s requirements for Platform Security

• Responsible forbuilding Azure HW/FWSecurity Roadmapworking with ourSecurity professionals across Azure including our 3P suppliers

• Responsible for creating System Threat models for thePlatform,working with cross functional teams to drive securitythrough each individualcomponenton the system

• ewith cross-functional teams to ensure security is incorporated(SDL)throughout the development processand integrated into the platform

• Develop andmaintainsecurity policies, procedures, and standards for the Azure platform

• Work with incident response teams to investigate security incidents and implement remediation plans

• up-to-datewith the latest security trends, threats, and technologies

• Embody our and