FULL_TIME
10+
Principal Threat Researcher
11/26/2025
The Principal Threat Researcher will design and deploy advanced detection engineering solutions while collaborating with security teams to implement scalable solutions for multi-cloud threat intelligence. They will also translate complex security data into actionable intelligence and mentor other researchers and detection engineers.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.
Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Threat Researcher with a deep passion for advancing cloud security and a proven track record in high-throughput, multi-tenant environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in designing and deploying advanced detection engineering solutions—including Sentinel playbooks, workbooks, analytical rules, and custom detections. Collaborate with internal and external security teams to design and implement scalable, innovative solutions for multi-cloud threat intelligence, detection, mitigation and response. Translate complex raw security data into actionable intelligence that enhances the effectiveness of cloud security operations for a global customer base. Mentor, guide, and drive best practices among researchers and detection engineers on advanced threat hunting and incident response across diverse SIEM ecosystems. 10+ years of experience in security research, detection engineering, threat lifecycle, cloud security in large-scale in complex cloud environments, as well as disciplines related to managed services for SIEM platforms. Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms—including, but not limited to, Azure—as well as a deep understanding of multi-cloud security challenges and solutions. Strong practical experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating real-world cyber threats in complex cloud environments. Proven ability to work independently and deliver complete solutions. Demonstrated capability to effectively articulate technical insights and influence multidisciplinary teams.
Key Skills
Cloud SecurityDetection EngineeringThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseSIEM PlatformsAzureMulti-Cloud SecurityThreat HuntingCyber Threat AnalysisMentoringCollaborationAnalytical SkillsTechnical InsightsProblem SolvingScalabilityInnovation
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetyData & AnalyticsEngineeringConsulting
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