Senior Threat Researcher

Role Overview: As a Senior Threat Researcher in the Defender Experts (DEX) Research team at Microsoft Security, you will play a crucial role in advancing cloud security and protecting customers from advanced cyberattacks. You will collaborate with a team of experts to develop strategies and models that enhance threat detection and response capabilities within Microsoft Sentinel, contributing to real-time protections for enterprises worldwide. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and execute advanced research on emerging cloud-based threats affecting Microsoft and third-party security products in diverse cloud environments. - Develop and refine detection and response strategies using major SIEM platforms, with a focus on Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure comprehensive threat coverage and response capabilities. - Collaborate with internal and external security teams to design and implement scalable solutions for multi-cloud threat intelligence, detection, mitigation, and response. - Translate complex security data into actionable intelligence to improve the effectiveness of cloud security operations globally. - Mentor and guide researchers and detection engineers on advanced threat hunting and incident response practices across various SIEM ecosystems. - Contribute to industry knowledge and Microsoft's security posture by publishing research, developing threat models, and identifying cloud threats and attack trends proactively. Qualifications: - 5+ years of relevant experience in security research, detection engineering, threat lifecycle, and cloud security in complex cloud environments. - Proven expertise in leading advanced research on emerging cloud-based threats impacting Microsoft and third-party security products. - Strong background in developing and refining detection and response strategies using major SIEM platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, including Azure, and a deep understanding of multi-cloud security challenges. - Practical experience in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating real-world cyber threats in complex cloud environments. - Ability to work independently and deliver complete solutions. - Effective communication skills to articulate technical insights and influence multidisciplinary teams.,