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Principal Security Engineer at Microsoft

Department: Security Assurance

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Compensation

$142,800 – $274,800/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Us, Île-de-France
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Security Engineer for its Regulated Industries Security Organization to advise engineering teams and leadership on security across cloud, AI, and enterprise platforms. The role leads threat modeling, security architecture reviews, reference architectures, risk remediation, AI-driven security assessments, and secure development practices, while mentoring teams and shaping security tooling and processes. Candidates need a relevant master's degree with 4+ years of experience or a relevant bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience, along with Microsoft Cloud background-check eligibility. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $142,800-$274,800 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

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