Principal Security Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Cloud Engineering · Software Engineering
In short
Microsoft is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to serve as a trusted security advisor for engineering teams and leadership, driving strategic security initiatives across complex cloud, AI, and enterprise platforms. The role involves leading threat modeling, architecture reviews, identifying security weaknesses, and partnering with engineering teams to reduce risks, leveraging AI and automation for security assessments.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering teams to identify and mitigate security risks early in the development lifecycle through threat modeling, security design reviews, and architecture assessments for cloud and AI-powered services.
- Drive secure-by-design improvements by developing security guidance, reference architectures, and practical remediation strategies that help teams address systemic security challenges and architectural anti-patterns.
- Influence security outcomes across high-impact Microsoft services by working directly with engineers, architects, and product leaders to prioritize risks and accelerate security improvements.
- Leverage AI and automation capabilities to scale security assessments, improve risk identification, and increase security coverage across complex product portfolios.
- Investigate emerging technologies, cloud architectures, and AI workloads to uncover novel attack paths, security weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen Microsoft's security posture.
- Champion security excellence by mentoring engineering teams, enabling self-service security capabilities, and fostering secure development practices across the organization.
- Contribute to the evolution of Microsoft's security assessment methodologies, tooling, and processes to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and scalability of security reviews.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading security strategy, architecture reviews, or security programs across multiple organizations or large-scale cloud services.
- Experience designing or securing distributed systems, cloud platforms, APIs, identity solutions, or AI-enabled applications.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices, common attack techniques, security controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Proven track record identifying systemic security risks and driving organization-wide risk reduction initiatives.
- Experience influencing senior engineering leadership and shaping security standards, guidance, or reference architectures.
Benefits
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
- Base pay range for this role in San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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Company
Microsoft
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Remote
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Master, Bachelor
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