Security Engineer II

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
48 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 8, 2027

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This role $152k
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$193,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $166k 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 694 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 651 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Security Engineer II

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The Security Engineer II joins the Microsoft Windows Security team to secure Windows client and server operating systems. This role focuses on offensive security and engineering mitigations to proactively defend against cybersecurity threats. You will uncover novel attack vectors, develop proof-of-concept mitigations, and partner with product engineering teams to design durable, scalable defenses. Daily responsibilities include performing security design reviews, code audits, and vulnerability research on key OS features like network protocols. You will build reusable agents and automated tools to improve the consistency of security reviews. The role requires proficiency in native code using C/C++, penetration testing, and writing fuzzers. Candidates must possess solid computer science skills and a deep understanding of OS security fundamentals to identify vulnerabilities and bypass security mitigations within the Windows architecture.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $193000 from 107 postings across 42 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Penetration Testing Vulnerability Research Code Review OS Security Windows Architecture Security Engineering Network Protocols Security Mitigations

What you'll do

  • Build reusable agents and tools to improve the consistency and quality of security reviews.
  • Review features and code for security defects and architectural risks using automated tools.
  • Serve as the primary security contact for teams building new products and technologies for Windows.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities in OS features like network protocols and Microsoft devices.
  • Devise new protections based on a broad understanding of current security threats.
  • Interact with the external security community and independent security researchers.
  • Partner with product teams to design durable and scalable security defenses.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year(s) experience in security or related field.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years experience in security or related field.
  • Equivalent experience to the degree and experience requirements.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • 2+ years identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in a software engineering or security-related engineering (preferred).
  • Public track record of relevant security research, especially around vulnerability discovery (preferred).
  • Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems (preferred).

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