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Brains Workgroup, Inc.

Windows Administrator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$48.25 - $60.25/hr

Senior Windows Administrator The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in managing ... security best practices. * Advanced experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure. * Familiar and able to ...

TechClub Inc.

Windows Server Administrator

Wall, NJ · On-site

... test cases for Microsoft monthly patches, third-party application patches, vulnerability ... and Windows security configuration changes. • PowerShell skills for validation, evidence ...

Bactech

System Administrator

Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site

ITIL, SAN storage technologies, Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft Windows security fundamentals. Microsoft Certifications such as MCSE or MCSA. A current Secret Clearance is preferred.

ATG

Systems Administrator (Windows)

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

The selected candidate will administer, maintain, and support Microsoft Windows server environments and enterprise infrastructure while ensuring system availability, security, and compliance with ...

Tata Consultancy Service Limited

Windows Admin

Clinton, NJ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

... security compliance, disaster recovery, virtualization, and cloud operations while ensuring high ... Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator VMware ...

Bactech

System Administrator

Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site

... security management, installation, configuration, upgrade of a multi-platform environment which includes Microsoft Windows, UNIX, and Linux; • Function as a member of the team responsible for the ...

AVATAR Computing, Inc.

Windows Administrator

Worcester, MA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Description Avatar Computing is seeking a Windows Administrator to support the Army's Enterprise ... Implement security controls, baselines, and compliance frameworks (CIS, DISA STIGs) * Manage logs ...

Northern Base

Windows Admin

Clinton, NJ · On-site

$45.75 - $57/hr

Security Compliance & Vulnerability Management * Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate * AWS Certified SysOps Administrator * VMware VCP Certification * ITIL Foundation Education:

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Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer (Multiple Positions)

Redmond, WA • On-site

Microsoft
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$188K - $304K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 247 rated software companies

Job description

Overview
The Microsoft Windows Security team is looking for learn-it-all security engineers that will help secure Microsoft Windows products and devices, with focus on offensive security and security engineering & mitigations for Windows.
The Windows Security team is responsible for securing the Windows client and server operating systems, used by billions of customers every day and in businesses worldwide. This team performs security design reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, vulnerability research and driving systematic mitigations to security risks on Windows to make sure they meet the highest possible security standards and proactively defend cybersecurity threats. This role is hands-on, technically demanding, and central to strengthening the security posture of OS platforms.
In this role, you will uncover novel attack vectors, develop proof-of-concept mitigations, and partner directly with Windows product engineering teams to design durable & scalable defense. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with native code (C/C++), penetration testing (code audit, writing fuzzers, finding creative ways to break assumptions), a clear understanding of OS security fundamentals, computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
  • Build reusable agents and tools to expedite and improve the consistency and quality of security reviews
  • Review features and code for security defects and architectural risk using agents and automated tools built by you and others
  • Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows and devices
  • Identify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devices Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protections
  • Interact with the external security community and security researchers
  • Collaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in security or related field
    • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in security or related field
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 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 be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in security or related field
    • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in security or related field
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications.
  • 5+ years of experience in a software engineering or security-related engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience in security research, especially around vulnerability discovery.
  • Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture.

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Penetration Testing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 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
Penetration Testing IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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