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Security Researcher – Microsoft Defender
MicrosoftIsrael
Hybrid
Full-time
0-25
Join the elite team powering Microsoft Defender's most groundbreaking autonomous protection system: Automatic Attack Disruption. As cyber threats evolve in sophistication, our team leads the charge in detecting, investigating, and automatically disrupting ransomware extortion attacks before they cause damage. Our research unit combines deep threat intelligence with adversary tradecraft expertise to create cutting-edge solutions that outpace even the most sophisticated threat actors.
We're looking for a passionate security researcher ready to make a real-world impact by protecting global enterprises from devastating cyberattacks. As part of our Israeli research team, you'll hunt through diversesignals across on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments,uncovering advanced threats, research emerging attack techniques, design next-generation protection systems, and develop detection logic that ensures no compromise goes unnoticed. This is your chance to stay steps ahead of advanced adversaries while building autonomous defense capabilities that protect organizations worldwide.
Our team values diversity and strives to hire individuals with varied experiences and perspectives. We understand that no candidate possesses every desired skill and experience, but together, we form a strong, effective team.
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in security research, with practical expertise in cloud security and hybrid environments.
- Knowledge of the cybersecurity threat landscape, and modern attacker kill-chains, as mapped in frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
- Experience in analyzing large-scale security telemetry to detect and investigate malicious attack patterns.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as C#, Python, with ability to develop production-ready detection logic.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex research findings to technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in offensive or adversary simulation research, particularly in hybrid or cloud-native environments.
- Demonstrated contributions to the security community through public research, presentations, blogs, or open-source projects.
- Applied knowledge of Windows internals, or relevant operating system security concepts.
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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form.
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Security Researcher – Microsoft Defender
Location
Israel
Workplace
Hybrid
Type
Full-time
Travel Requirements
0-25