Research Intern - Security Research Group Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Research Intern - Security Research Group

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research car...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

5610.00 - 11010.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Computer Science or a related STEM field
At least one year experience with zero-knowledge proof systems and secure software systems
Ability to build and extend complex software (e.g., operating systems, distributed systems, proof systems)
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an original research agenda
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples

Job Responsibility

Explore new ideas and approaches to building secure and trustworthy software and cloud services
put inquiry and theory into practice
learn, collaborate, and network
collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers
present findings
contribute to the vibrant life of the community

Fulltime

New

Research Intern - Networking Research Group

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research car...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field
Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions
Have at least one year of experience with systems building
Experience in one of the following: network hardware, physical layer technologies, mobile systems and devices, network architecture, operations, and design, network security and privacy, AI/machine learning, analysis and optimization
Knowledge of large models, and experience training them at scale, or running inference is a plus
Ability to collaborate effectively with your mentor and other researchers
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
Submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples

Job Responsibility

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
Learn, collaborate, and network for life
Advance their own careers
Contribute to exciting research and development strides
Collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers
Present findings
Contribute to the vibrant life of the community

Fulltime

Application Security Analyst

Checkmarx is the enterprise application security leader and the host of Checkmar...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Checkmarx

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2–3 years of professional experience in malicious code analysis or security research
Strong understanding of malicious code patterns and supply-chain attack techniques
Experience using Python for analysis or automation
Familiarity with both interpreted and compiled languages
Ability to independently learn new technologies
High attention to detail
Fluent English

Job Responsibility

Perform in-depth analysis of open-source packages to identify malicious behavior
Analyze source code across multiple programming languages
Investigate obfuscation, suspicious execution flows, and hidden payloads
Evaluate and validate detections from security tools
Develop scripts and internal tools (primarily in Python) to support analysis
Collaborate with the SCS research team and other security teams in the group

Fulltime

Research Intern - AI Safety and Security

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research car...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field
Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas
Knowledge of LLMs
Proficient coding skills in Python and deep learning platforms
Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration

Job Responsibility

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
Learn, collaborate, and network for life
Contribute to exciting research and development strides
Collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers
Present findings
Contribute to the vibrant life of the community

Fulltime

New

Head of Group - EU and Strategic Programmes

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Development, the Head of Group – EU & Str...

Location

Ireland , Cork

Salary:

99538.00 - 119654.00 EUR / Year

Tyndall National Institute

Expiration Date

April 24, 2026

Requirements

PhD in physical sciences or engineering, or a closely related area
Typically, 15 years’ experience in semiconductor R&D, ICT hardware and systems or related deep-tech field
Strong knowledge of the European research funding landscape, including Horizon Europe, EU and National Programmes
Extensive experience of success in EU programmes
Experience of leading and managing a diverse group of research and support staff
Significant track record in initiating and establishing collaborative relationships with relevant industry research and development groups
A track record of overseeing the influence, representation, and advocacy of Research & Innovation policies within relevant stakeholders and decision-making bodies
Successful track record of securing and managing research or other relevant external funding at scale (over a million euros)
Demonstrable ability to work on an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary basis
Strong collaborative ethos, with a results-oriented approach

Job Responsibility

Deliver strategic leadership, people and programme management of the Strategic Programmes Office with responsibility for scaling publicly funded research activities
Define Tyndall’s strategic implementation plan for publicly funded strategic research programmes in liaison with the CEO, the Chief Scientist, the Director of Strategic Development and Tyndall’s Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
Support Tyndall's senior researchers in securing competitive large scale (multi-million €) grants/awards from national and European funding sources
Support, steer and where appropriate manage key national and international initiatives aiming at strategic and engaged research and talent development for transformative semiconductor innovations and a skilled workforce
Identify and engage leading organisations/networks/consortia across Ireland, Europe and, when relevant, internationally with which Tyndall can establish strategic partnerships
Identify national, EU and international publicly-funded calls complementary to Tyndall’s strategic research goals and promote these internally with researchers
Proactively promote the expansion of Tyndall’s participation in EU-funded programmes in thematic areas aligned with our research and innovation priorities
Engage in key proposal reviewing, networking and technology road mapping
Implement a training and mentoring programme to enable researchers to participate in publicly funded proposals
Build appropriate relationships with relevant funding agencies

What we offer

Impactful Work: Opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and innovation
Continuous Learning: Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development
Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge
Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows
Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance, and more
Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements
Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all
Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience
Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive

Fulltime

Senior Security Researcher

Security is one of the most critical priorities for our customers in a world cha...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong hands-on understanding of the modern attacker kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and evolving identity-based threats, including attacks targeting SaaS applications, OAuth-based Enterprise Apps, and emerging AI-driven applications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience in security research or threat detection
Deep knowledge of adversary tooling, red team frameworks, and attacker techniques, with the ability to analyze, simulate, and interpret real-world attacker behaviors across identity and cloud ecosystems
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C, or C++) for building research prototypes, internal tools, automation, or detection logic
Strong proficiency in query languages such as KQL, SQL, or Cypher for large-scale telemetry analysis, threat hunting, behavioral investigations, and detection validation
Experience working with large-scale datasets to support detection development, proactive threat hunting, behavioral analytics, and signal quality improvement
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate research insights, influence product and engineering decisions, and work effectively with partner teams, including Engineering, Data Science, and incident response stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Research attacker tradecraft and evolving threat patterns across cloud identity ecosystems, including OAuth, Enterprise Applications, third‑party SaaS platforms (e.g., Okta), emerging AI applications, and end‑to‑end authentication flows, with a strong focus on real‑world identity abuse techniques
Conduct proactive threat hunting across Microsoft Defender and Entra product signals to uncover identity‑based attacks, abuse paths, and misconfigurations
Design and deliver high‑quality detections, analytics, and risk insights by correlating multi‑product telemetry with attacker context
Partner with Engineering and PM teams to translate research findings into scalable, customer‑facing protection capabilities
Collaborate with Data Science teams to develop ML/AI‑based anomaly detection models, risk scoring frameworks, and hunting algorithms
Publish and communicate research outcomes through internal papers, external blogs, and conference presentations, representing Microsoft’s thought leadership in identity threat detection and cloud application security
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for identity threats by supporting customer incidents, field engagements, and internal incident response teams with deep context on attacker techniques, abuse patterns, and emerging trends
Work cross‑functionally with red teams, blue teams, infrastructure teams, and product groups to validate attack paths, simulate real‑world abuse scenarios, and continuously improve defensive coverage
Maintain strong research hygiene, including dataset curation, methodology documentation, signal quality assessment, and continuous improvement of detection efficacy

Fulltime

Cybersecurity Incident Response Coordinator

The Microsoft Incident Response Team - Detection and Response Team (DART) are se...

Location

United States , Multiple Locations

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Flexibility to work shifts, including assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays.
2+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, or other enterprise identity platforms and/OR 2+ years threat hunting, windows forensics OR 2+ years pentesting experience
1+ years ability to script or automate tasks using PowerShell or similar tools or 1+ years KQL experience
Experience in high pressure reactive incident response environments where customers are experiencing a potentially business-ending event and your evidence-driven plans of action dictate their next steps.
Security Certifications in any of the following: OSCP, CISSP, SANS Certifications, SC Certifications from Microsoft.

Job Responsibility

Scope customer engagements as part of pre-engagement activities, including assessing client needs, defining desired outcomes, and estimating resources and timelines to ensure a successful delivery.
Oversee escalation pathways ensuring timely responses, directing issues to the appropriate delivery teams, monitoring progress to resolution, and raising matters to leadership, when necessary, especially in cases of urgent and sensitive nature.
Collaborate closely with delivery teams to manage and resolve customer escalations promptly and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining delivery timelines.
Oversee staffing and capacity planning for engagements and special event support, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources to meet demand and client needs effectively.
Fulfill on-call duties on a scheduled rotation, inclusive of weekends and holidays.
Manage and document the implementation of incident management frameworks and procedures.
Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, Security Research, Product Groups, and others, to address and resolve emerging issues.
Ensure operational processes maintain alignment with business objectives.
Track the status of operational activities, ensuring schedules and priorities are met.
Manage daily and weekly communication and status reporting proactively.

Fulltime

Research Senior Specialist - Intelligent Service Operations

This is a senior technical expert role in Research and Commercialisation which s...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Plusnet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Technical domain expert: Considerable (10+ years) experience successfully pioneering new and emerging network systems technologies, with breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of technologies in the Intelligent Service Operation
expertise in service orchestration and SD-WAN features
requirements capture for feature development for network automation
network automation, orchestration and assurance frameworks and toolsets
familiarity with layered service architectures
understanding of VNFM, NFVO, SDWAN
Network programming skills
Expertise in Cloud computing including OpenStack
Automation data pipelines
Intent based networking

Job Responsibility

Domain expert responsible for the delivery of world-class research within the Network Platform & Security research group
Accountable for generating proposals and managing novel research projects delivering business value and contributing to the RaC goals
Responsible for intellectual property creation and helping others across the team develop skills in that area
Manages collaborative research projects or other research collaborations as appropriate
Accountable for appropriate standards contribution, industry influencing and direction setting within the area of specialism for the team
Responsible for authoring thought leadership technical papers, capturing intellectual property
Supervision of professionals, graduates and post-graduate student placements and secondments

What we offer

15% on target bonus
Health Care
Car Allowance
BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up
Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
2 weeks carer’s leave
World-class training and development opportunities

Fulltime

Research Intern - Security Research Group

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
April 10, 2026

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