Data-Driven Security Researcher

2 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Microsoft Full time

At Microsoft, we strive to create a safer digital world for everyone. As a critical part of this mission, our Email Security Research Team is seeking an exceptional Data-Driven Security Researcher with a unique blend of creativity, tenacity, and data analysis skills.

About Us

We're a team of innovators who are passionate about harnessing the power of data to stay ahead of evolving threats. Our goal is to empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end-to-end, simplified solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing alerting, reporting, and automated detection solutions using machine learning features to thwart email-based attacks. You'll conduct deep research on attacker campaigns and techniques to support durable detection investments and improve customer experience.

About the Role

This is a dynamic position that requires a proactive and reactive threat hunter with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. You will design and develop novel threat detection techniques or methodologies from creating proof-of-concept to productizing the solution.

As a key member of our team, you will engage and collaborate with diverse partner teams to drive great customer experiences and ensure holistic protection across the Microsoft Security stack. This includes developing and maintaining incident response playbooks to improve process and team capabilities.

Responsibilities
  • Developing alerting, reporting, and automated detection solutions using machine learning features.
  • Authoring rules and creating new ML features to thwart evolving email-based attacks.
  • Conducting deep research on attacker campaigns and techniques to support durable detection investments and improve customer experience.
  • Designing and developing novel threat detection techniques or methodologies from creating proof-of-concept to productizing the solution.
  • Engaging and collaborating with diverse partner teams to drive great customer experiences and ensure holistic protection across the Microsoft Security stack.
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience investigating and responding to security incidents originating from the web or email.
  • 4+ years of experience querying and analyzing large datasets, including experience building automated reports, alerting, workflows, and/or business intelligence solutions.
  • 2+ years writing detection using Snort, Yara, Sandbox, or proprietary detection engine.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

We offer competitive compensation packages that include an estimated salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on location, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • Industry-leading healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.


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