Security Researcher II

Cloud Apps and Identity Research team (CAIR) is looking for a Security Researcher with expertise about Identity based attacks and threats.

• Analyze and understand the internals of authentication/network protocols and be able to independently reproduce identity-based attacks for investigation, study and research purposes.
• Become a subject matter expert of investigation, collection, analysis and forensic of identity logs, including deep understanding of current trends and landscape of identity-based attacks and exploits
• Collaborate with multiple product and engineering teams to design the next iteration of sensors, implement detection ideas and validate their effectiveness using a data-driven approach.
• Work together with the different engineering teams to deliver the prototype and code to support the research findings.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise as needed during security escalations and incidents to help protect Microsoft and our customers.

• You have at least 4+ years of demonstrated security research experience.
• You have engineering skills with proficiency in developing C / Python solutions and prototypes.
• Experience with leading a feature end to end (design, coding, testing, maintenance).
• Demonstrated expertise in Identity Security.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant practical experience (e.g. service in elite technology unit in IDF)

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.