Principal Security Architect

The Azure Networking Security Research (ANSR) team is part of the Networking Security organization within Azure. Azure Networking Security is responsible for the development of several network security products, as well as for the security of Microsoft's physical and virtual production networks. As part of this mission, ANSR is charted with exposing critical security gaps in core systems across Azure (not just networking), driving Azure-wide security initiatives, and several company-wide network security objectives. The challenge of maintaining the most reliable, secure and resilient cloud is immense, and ANSR is a unique contributor, creating security excellence from within the Azure organization. 

We are looking for a Principal Security Architect to work with a high-impact team of security researchers and lead cross-organizational strategic efforts. In this role, you will apply your security expertise to identify new risks, work with engineering leaders to offer solutions, drive multi-team efforts for improving Azure’s security posture, and communicate to senior leadership alternatives and recommendations. You will work with high-performing security researchers, translating research findings into wide impact across Azure and the entire company. 

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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Responsibilities

• You will guide cross-functional teams through architectural discussions and decision-making for secure design.
• You will conduct risk assessment and analysis for critical component in Azure.
• You will support security incidents remediation plans. 
• You will develop and present architecture and design proposals to improve Azure security posture.
• You will collaborate with Partner Teams and the broader security ecosystem in Microsoft to leverage the full potential of Microsoft in mitigating risks across the tech stack. 
• You will own threat modeling process for all Azure Networking services. 
   
  
  

Qualifications

• You have at least 10+ years of security research experience. 
• You have 4+ years in a technical leadership role such as architect, tech lead, team lead. 
• Experience in operating and influencing teams in a complex organization. 
• You have experience bringing clarity to ambiguity by defining success metrics, aligning stakeholders, and authoring strategic direction documents that drive cross-functional execution. 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Experience in cloud computing, architecture, and security. 
• Hands-on experience in offensive security/red teaming. 
• Proven track record of initiating cross-organization processes and engagement with senior leadership.

Other Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will require you to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

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