Job Duties

Microsoft Corporation has the following job opportunity:

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software. Plan, architect, deploy and/or support complex client/server or base software systems. Execute security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce, and web-based systems. Research attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and determine next steps, including potential escalations. May develop and implement automation of security process and procedure, and translate security policy into effective controls. Respond to security incidents, conduct threat intelligence and analysis, and use data analytics to drive security decisions. Conduct and support operations or improve security posture. Maintain hardware, software, and network firewalls and encryption protocols. Administer security policies to control access to systems. Telecommuting permitted 100% from any location in the U.S.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, Physics, or a related field.• Experience: 60 months of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in providing technical software support.• Education or Experience in: Security Operation (SOC); Security Incident Response; Endpoint Detection and Response; Malware Analysis; Threat and Vulnerability Management; Threat Hunting; and SIEM (Security Information event management).

Multiple job openings. Qualified candidates must meet the minimum requirements for the position. Microsoft Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range and Benefits Information

The offered base pay range for this specific position (V11177437.d), in Redmond, WA (but telecommuting permitted 100% from any location in the U.S.), is $178,300 to $208,300 per year.

Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. 

At Microsoft certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and up to 80 hours Holistic Health Time Off. Additionally, hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation time, and salaried/exempt employees have Discretionary Time Off (DTO).

Full time employment; multiple positions open.