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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$100,600–$199,000 / yr
Posted
44 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $150k
$85k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

The Microsoft Specialized Clouds (MSC) organization is seeking a Security Analyst II to join its US Government Cloud team. This role involves collaborating with cloud and security experts to investigate threats, automate processes, develop security tooling, and enhance the scalability of cloud services for government customers, including those in the Department of Defense and civilian agencies. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing log data, identifying potential issues, creating detections based on threat intelligence, executing proactive adversary hunts, and recommending automation strategies to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields, along with experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, and cyber security. Proficiency in SIEM tools, threat analytics, and incident response is essential, as well as familiarity with relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, and SANS.

What you'll do

  • Perform investigations on suspected compromised assets and services to determine the extent of any breaches.
  • Analyze log data and artifacts to identify potential intrusions and create detections based on indicators of compromise.
  • Execute proactive adversary hunts using various log sources, tools, and threat intelligence to uncover malicious activities.
  • Identify trends in security issues by analyzing key metrics and KPIs, recommending improvements for measurement gaps.
  • Proactively investigate potential control issues and recommend mitigation strategies to address identified patterns.
  • Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in security operations processes.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in a relevant technical field and at least 1 year of cybersecurity experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and at least 2 years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, and anomaly detection.
  • Proficiency in Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, and security incident management.
  • CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills for identifying potential issues with detection systems.

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