Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is hiring a Senior Network Security Engineer for its Cloud Operations & Innovation organization. The role implements and operates cybersecurity controls for cloud and on-premises datacenter infrastructure, investigates threats, and advances network security capabilities through automation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and investigate potential issues and patterns in security controls and drive mitigation strategies, while also implementing automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the network
- Install, upgrade, and maintain security hardware, operating system and software
- Identify gaps in security policy and administration, recommend solutions, and implement new and revised security standards, while working with partner teams to drive consistency and awareness
- Maintain standards and drive improvements for our customer and partner experience, responding appropriately to emerging issues and advocating for our customer experience through development and analyzation of key metrics, performance indicators, and other data sources (e.g. bugs, unhealthy data pipeline). Respond to escalations and recommend improvements as appropriate to address gaps
- Participate in on-call rotation to support security services
- With minimal guidance, analyze attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and, alongside partner teams, create recommendations to limit exposure, implement response plans, and take action
- Analyze potential or actual intrusions identified from monitoring activities and create detections based on available data (e.g., Indicators of Compromise [IOC] and Tools Tactics Procedures [TTP])
- Embody our culture and values
Skills
- Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years' experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years' experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
- OR equivalent experience
- Skills: Firewalls, Palo Alto Networks, IDS, IPS, IPSEC, DNS, DHCP, influence others, Network security, Lead, trusted advisor, Automation, efficiency
- CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, PCCSE, PCNSE, PCSAE, CCNP Security, CCIE Security and/or Security+ certification
- Any experience with industrial control systems is preferred (not mandatory)
Benefits
- Flexible work opportunity to work from home partially or fully if desired.
- On-the-job learning and bi-directional mentorship.
- Trainings and growth opportunities, including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
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