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Microsoft • Redmond, Washington, United States
Salary: $84,200 - $165,200 / year
Role & seniority: Penetration Tester, IC2; early-in-career/entry‑level in offensive security
Stack / tools: offensive security techniques; source code reviews; dynamic analysis; security development practices; security automation (static/runtime analysis); workflow design for managed code and web services; tooling and research for MSC Security
Conduct penetration testing across critical cloud services; identify vulnerabilities and variants
Perform source code reviews, dynamic/operational security assessments, and validate software quality and security development adherence
Develop security automation, tooling, and workflows; stay current on offensive security tactics; contribute to training and knowledge sharing
Bachelor’s degree in CS, statistics, mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong interest in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security research
Ability to perform code reviews, dynamic analysis, and collaborate with engineering/defense teams
Master’s degree or 2+ years in security or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with security automation, tooling development, and research for internal teams
Location & work type: United States-based; full-time role; benefits and compensation vary by location (SF Bay Area / NYC ranges highlighted); process open minimum 5 days, applications accepted ongoing until filled; requires
Overview Do you want to help secure some of Microsoft’s most critical and high‑impact online services? Are you passionate about solving hard security problems, learning offensive security techniques, and building skills that shape the future of secure cloud computing?
The Microsoft Specialized Clouds (MSC) Security Fundamentals group is responsible for securing some of Microsoft’s largest and most influential online services. The SERPENT team is looking for a Penetration Tester with strong interest in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security research to help strengthen the security posture of these services.
This role is an excellent fit for early-in-career engineers who want to build deep expertise in offensive security while contributing to real‑world impact. 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.
Responsibilities Penetration Testing Identify security vulnerabilities and variants across critical cloud services. Perform source code reviews, dynamic analysis, and operational security assessments. Validate software quality and adherence to security development practices. Work with engineering and defense teams to improve detection, response, and operational awareness. Security Automation Contribute to static and runtime analysis capabilities to detect software security issues. Help design automated analysis workflows for managed code and modern web services. Explore and prototype automation that improves consistency, speed, and depth of security assessments. Research, Training, and Tool Development Stay current on offensive security tactics, penetration testing tools, and defensive techniques. Conduct research that supports training and awareness for internal engineering teams. Support innovation efforts across MSC Security, including tooling, methodology improvements, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Penetration Testing IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $109,000 - $180,400 per year.
https: //careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.