Online applications are invited for the Security Research Internship at Microsoft. Check the details below!
About Microsoft
Microsoft enables digital transformation in the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft set up its India operations in 1990. Microsoft in India offers its global cloud services from local data centres to accelerate digital transformation across Indian start-ups, businesses, and government agencies.
- Intelligent Cloud for India
- Digital Transformation in India
- Trust & Security
- Innovation and AI for All
- Local Language Computing
Job Description
- We are building a cutting-edge Cloud solution that gives customers visibility and control without impeding agility and helps them stay ahead of cyber threats as they evolve.
- You will join the group that is responsible for advanced threat detection capabilities, leveraging machine learning and behavioral profiling to detect emerging threats and advanced attacks by engineering a hyper-scale service to defend millions of hosts.
- At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way.
- You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities
As a security engineer, you are dedicated to protecting the company and customers by analyzing the signals and alerts from various sources.
- 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.
- Begin to analyze threat trends and anomalies to determine operational impact. Determine vectors that introduce threat and potential mitigation strategies. Learn about systemic security issues and how to address them.
- Process threat reporting from internal and external sources. Provide discrete threat data based on intelligence requirements or customer requests.
- Identify security defects or vulnerabilities and deficiencies in security guidance.
- Contribute code to technical implementation and automation of solutions to address security issues, such as signature detection, malware, threat analysis, or reverse engineering. Use results from research and experimentation to support architecture or product direction.
- Identify areas of dependency and overlap with other teams or team members. Provide constructive input so the work is integrated and timely. Communicate the status of deliverables and dependencies to meet schedule.
- Engage in measures to protect tools, techniques, information, and results of security practices. Respond to incidents for systems or products as needed. Use results of pen testing to improve products and services.
Qualifications
- Required Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.
- Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+ certification.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Stipend
- ₹6L-₹10L
- Note: Salary information is taken from here.
Location
Multiple Locations, India
