Senior Security Analyst

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
66 days ago

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This role $177k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $138,123–$195,137 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Security Analyst

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The Senior Security Analyst role is part of Microsoft’s Cyber Defense Investigations Escalation Team, a high-caliber group dedicated to rapid and precise security investigations across various environments including Azure and Gaming. This position involves conducting swift threat analyses for critical Microsoft incidents, performing in-depth adversary response activities, and enhancing defensive measures through intelligence-driven controls. Ideal candidates should possess advanced degrees or equivalent experience in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics, along with a minimum of three years of hands-on expertise in areas like large-scale computing, cyber security, and threat analytics. Familiarity with tools and technologies including SIEM systems, SOC detection, and anomaly detection is crucial. Preferred candidates hold relevant certifications like GIAC or CISSP to demonstrate their proficiency in the field.

Skills

SIEM SOC detection threat analytics anomaly detection cyber security large-scale computing software development lifecycle Python SQL Kubernetes AWS Azure Terraform Git Jira CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Conduct rapid threat investigations for all first-party Microsoft security incidents.
  • Perform high-severity adversary response, including root cause analysis and attacker behavior assessment.
  • Expand defenses by implementing intelligence-driven detective and preventive controls.
  • Analyze blast radius to mitigate the impact of security breaches effectively.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
  • Master's degree and 4+ years of experience in software development and threat modeling.
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in large-scale computing and anomaly detection.
  • Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) detection and security incident response.
  • Knowledge of SIEM, IT operations, and intelligence-driven defensive controls.
  • GIAC certification or equivalent industry-recognized security certifications.

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