Senior Software Engineer - Cloud and Security

Job Overview

Join Microsoft as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on cloud and security solutions. In this role, you will be part of the Microsoft Security Research (MSECR) TI Center, where you will develop cutting-edge solutions to counter adversary-based threats. You will work on disseminating threat intelligence, proactive hunting, incident response, and developing new methods to detect adversary activity.

Responsibilities

Security Assurance

• Implement and maintain security measures such as access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Conduct regular security audits and perform incident response activities related to security breaches.
• Proactively address security vulnerabilities to enhance the overall security posture of the services.

CI/CD Integration

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into the software delivery process.
• Automate testing, deployment, and rollback procedures to ensure smooth and reliable software releases.

Service Reliability

• Ensure the reliability and availability of software services by implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems.
• Focus on minimizing downtime and service disruptions to meet reliability targets.

Data Management and Governance

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and integrity of data systems and pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to design resilient data architectures and implement data governance policies.

Automation and Tooling

• Develop and maintain automation tools and infrastructure to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.

Performance Optimization

• Analyze system performance metrics and conduct capacity planning to ensure services can handle current and future traffic demands effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical experience in software engineering, CI/CD, security/network/data engineering, or systems administration.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

About You

• Passionate about software development and eager to learn and grow.
• Enjoy working with skilled and friendly team members.
• Looking for a lively and growing work environment.

Equal Opportunity

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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