Senior Researcher - Security
Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Science · Machine Learning · Cybersecurity
In short
Microsoft Research is seeking a Senior Researcher in Security to design and build next-generation intrusion detection systems by leveraging data-driven security techniques and advanced modeling. This role involves analyzing large-scale security data, developing novel ML models, and collaborating to transition research into practical systems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale, heterogeneous security event logs from endpoints, identities, cloud services, and networks.
- Develop and train novel machine learning and statistical models for intrusion detection, anomaly detection, and adversarial behavior discovery.
- Design and prototype scalable data processing and analytics platforms for high-volume, high-velocity security data with a focus on low-latency detection.
- Explore and apply advanced techniques like graph-based modeling, streaming computation, and representation learning.
- Collaborate with researchers, product teams, and engineering partners to transition research into practical systems.
- Publish and present research results in top venues and contribute to Microsoft's security strategy.
Requirements
- Doctorate in a relevant field OR Master's Degree with 3+ years of related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of related research experience OR equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated foundations in machine learning or statistical modeling.
- Ability to independently drive research projects from formulation through dissemination.
Desired Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in computer science or a related field, with a research background in security, machine learning, data mining, systems, or a closely related area.
- Experience working with large-scale data, including log analysis, streaming data, or distributed data processing systems.
- Interest in applying machine learning techniques to real-world security problems.
- Collaborative mindset and interest in bridging foundational research and deployed security systems.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work alongside leading researchers and engineers.
- Pushing the boundaries of data-driven security.
- Near-real-time detection of sophisticated attacks.
- Impactful work that changes the world.
- Growth mindset culture.
- Innovate responsibly.
#security#research#data science#machine learning#intrusion detection
Company
Microsoft
Job Posted
4 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Redmond, United States
Qualification
Doctoral
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