Senior Security Researcher
Microsoft · Hyderabad · 8+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-07-23
Tech stack: Azure
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About the role
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. 8+ 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 EDR and 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.
Qualifications
- 8+ 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 EDR and 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.