Senior Applied Threat Intelligence Analyst, Microsoft Security Threat Response

Microsoft

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Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Closes
Dec 14, 2026
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TL;DR · Senior Applied Threat Intelligence Analyst, Microsoft Security Threat Response

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Join Microsoft Security Research's Applied Threat Intelligence Production team as a Senior Applied Threat Intelligence Analyst, where you will transform raw telemetry data into actionable intelligence for both internal and external audiences. Your day-to-day responsibilities include authoring high-impact threat reports, building scalable pipelines for real-time intel delivery, and representing Microsoft in customer briefings and industry forums. You will work closely with product engineering teams to operationalize intelligence within security platforms like Defender XDR and Sentinel, ensuring timely and accurate insights are delivered to customers. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cyber threat intelligence, experience with tools such as Python, KQL, and PowerShell, and a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

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Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender XDR MITRE ATT&CK KQL SQL Python PowerShell C# C++ OS internals network protocols reverse engineering malware analysis Cyber Kill Chain Diamond Model

What you'll do

  • Author high-impact threat intelligence reports for both internal and external audiences.
  • Build and refine pipelines to deliver cyber threat intelligence at machine speed.
  • Translate technical findings into actionable insights for security operations teams.
  • Partner with product engineering teams to operationalize intelligence in Microsoft platforms.
  • Support customer engagements by providing accurate and timely intelligence insights.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent experience with at least 3 years in cybersecurity.
  • Experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, incident response, or related security disciplines.
  • Proven ability to produce technical threat intelligence reports and communicate attribution assessments effectively.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR or comparable SIEM/XDR platforms.
  • Understanding of adversary tradecraft, the cyber kill chain, and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a portfolio of public or customer-facing intelligence writing.
  • Experience analyzing endpoint, cloud, identity, and network telemetry data.

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