Principal Software Engineer - Security Architect (Remote)

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Job Summary:

Microsoft is one of the largest enterprise service companies in the world, focused on securing digital technology platforms and devices. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Security Architect to oversee system design and security defenses for identity systems, ensuring the security of both Microsoft and customer data.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with engineering teams to understand and improve the security posture of many systems related to Identity

• Collaborate with teams to bring to fruition cross-company security initiatives

• Assist engineering teams in resolving difficult technical problems

• Provide vision and thought leadership for state-of-the-art security of the Microsoft estate

• When needed, engage hands-on with the building, operations and security of services, systems and applications.

• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience

• 10+ years in design or architecture of large scale, security critical systems

• 4+ years participating in the architecture of a significant portion of one of the following 5 clouds - AWS, Azure, GCP, Meta or Oracle Cloud.

• 3+ years experience in a role in which the primary responsibility is writing code

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of cyber-security experience

Company:

Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Founded in 1975, the company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company.