FULL_TIME
10+
Principal Security Engineer - Azure Storage
11/27/2025
Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for Azure Storage services while defining and implementing security architecture for distributed systems at cloud scale. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security principles into design and development, and drive incident response readiness.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
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Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for Azure Storage services. Define and implement security architecture for distributed systems at cloud scale. Partner with engineering teams to embed security principles into design and development. Evangelize security culture through training, reviews, and best practices. Mentor engineers and foster growth in security expertise. Collaborate with product and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry standards. Drive incident response readiness and participate in live-site security reviews. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related technical field AND 6+ 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 experience in security fundamentals, including cryptography, authentication, authorization, secure coding practices, and threat modeling. 2+ years in understanding authentication protocols, authorization frameworks, network isolation, and incident response. 2+ years of experience in designing and managing large-scale services in a cloud environment. Master'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 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 experience with familiarity in Azure services and cloud-native architectures, and hands-on experience with compliance frameworks such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO), System and Organization Controls (SOC), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). 2+ years experience with proficient communication and leade
Key Skills
Threat ModelingRisk AssessmentsSecurity ArchitectureDistributed SystemsCloud ScaleSecurity PrinciplesMentoringIncident ResponseCryptographyAuthenticationAuthorizationSecure Coding PracticesAuthentication ProtocolsNetwork IsolationAzure ServicesCompliance Frameworks
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSecurity & Safety
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