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# Principal Security Architect - Security Assurance

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $274,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Online Services, Cyber Security, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3333033977&tx=KR6161FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
 * OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
 * OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

 * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter., * Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 8+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection (enterprise experience)
 * OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 12+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection (enterprise experience)
 * OR equivalent experience.
 * 5+ years experience in a security assurance or security architecture role.
 * 5+ years experience with penetration testing.
 * 5+ years experience in a software architecture role.

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## Description

* Partner with architects, engineers and product across the organization; review threat models, design secure systems from the ground up, perform security design assessments, paint the overall risk picture, and find solutions for the risks and vulnerabilities you identify.
 * Articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively and drive security initiatives within the Business organization.
 * Influence technical architecture based on risk decisions derived from security assessments.
 * Mentor team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal skills.
 * Other:
 * Embody our culture and values.


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