Senior Security Researcher

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Closes: Dec 13, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Security Researcher

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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Security Researcher and contribute to developing Identity Threat Detection and Response solutions that protect enterprises from sophisticated cyber threats. You will conduct in-depth research on identity-based attacks, analyze big data to identify malicious activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative security measures. Utilize Generative AI tools extensively to enhance your workflow, from hypothesis generation to detection authoring. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in the attacker kill-chain and MITRE ATT&CK framework, along with expertise in Windows internals and identity protocols like Kerberos and OAuth 2.0. Proficiency in programming languages such as C# or Python, and query languages like KQL or SQL, is essential. This role demands a deep understanding of modern cyber threats and the ability to leverage AI tools effectively to scale research efforts.

Skills

Python C# KQL SQL Cypher GitHub Copilot ChatGPT MITRE ATT&CK Mitre Attack Windows Internals Identity Protocols Cloud Forensics AI/LLM-Assisted Workflows Generative AI Data-Driven Approach

What you'll do

Own large-scale research projects from hypothesis to shipped detection and customer protection.
Conduct in-depth investigations of identity threats using multiple data sources.
Develop sophisticated detection logics to counter prevalent cyber-attack trends.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate new security capabilities.
Use Generative AI tools to enhance research efficiency and scale data analysis.
Author compelling content and deliver informative sessions on advanced threat topics.

What we're looking for

6+ years of experience in cybersecurity with expertise in modern attacker kill-chain and MITRE ATT&CK.
Strong background in identity-based threats and knowledge of Windows internals, main identity protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP).
Proficiency in at least one programming language (C#, Python, C++) and one query language (KQL, SQL, Cypher).
Demonstrated ability to leverage Generative AI tools for research and detection work.
Excellent cross-group collaboration, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to tackle complex problems with ambiguity and drive thought leadership through content creation.

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