The Azure Networking Security Research (ANSR) team is part of the Networking Security organization within Azure. Azure Networking Security is responsible for the development of several network security products, as well as for the security of Microsoft's physical and virtual production networks. As part of this mission, ANSR is charted with exposing critical security gaps in core systems across Azure (not just networking), driving Azure-wide security initiatives, and several company-wide network security objectives. The challenge of maintaining the most reliable, secure and resilient cloud is immense, and ANSR is a unique contributor, creating security excellence from within the Azure organization. 

We are looking for a Principal Security Architect to work with a high-impact team of security researchers and lead cross-organizational strategic efforts. In this role, you will apply your security expertise to identify new risks, work with engineering leaders to offer solutions, drive multi-team efforts for improving Azure’s security posture, and communicate to senior leadership alternatives and recommendations. You will work with high-performing security researchers, translating research findings into wide impact across Azure and the entire company. 

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