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Senior Threat Researcher

Microsoft· Security Research
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Hyderabad, IndiaFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Threat Researcher to join Defender Experts (DEX) Research team, focusing on advanced cloud threat research, detection engineering, and multi-cloud threat management to enhance Microsoft Sentinel capabilities and protect customers across diverse cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute advanced research on emerging cloud-based threats impacting Microsoft and third-party security products across heterogeneous cloud environments.
  • Develop and refine detection and response strategies leveraging major SIEM platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Sentinel, to provide comprehensive threat coverage and response capabilities.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to industry knowledge and Microsoft’s security posture by publishing research, developing threat models, and proactively identifying threats and attack trends in the cloud.

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 SIEM platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead and execute advanced research on emerging cloud-based threats affecting both Microsoft and third-party security products across heterogeneous cloud environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and refining detection and response strategies leveraging major SIEM and EDR platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, to provide comprehensive threat coverage and response capabilities.
  • 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.

Skills

Required:Threat research
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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