The Azure Networking Security Research (ANSR) team is part of the Network Security organization within Azure Networking. This organization is responsible for developing multiple security products and safeguarding the backend infrastructure of Microsoft Azure. The ANSR team plays a critical role in identifying and addressing security gaps across the entire Azure ecosystem—not limited to networking—and leads several cross-company network security initiatives. The team contributes to maintaining a secure, resilient, and reliable cloud environment by driving engineering excellence in security.

As part of this mission, the ANSR team focuses on uncovering vulnerabilities in Azure’s core systems and infrastructure. Security researchers on the team have the opportunity to pioneer new bug classes, discover zero-day vulnerabilities, and protect millions of users and organizations. The role offers deep access to the inner workings of a hyper-scale cloud platform, enabling exploration of innovative attack vectors and emerging risks. Collaboration with experienced researchers ensures that findings translate into impactful security improvements across Azure and beyond.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where technical depth and creative problem-solving are essential. The team is looking for a Senior Security Researcher who is passionate about cloud security and eager to contribute to Azure-wide initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on tackling complex challenges and are committed to advancing the security posture of Microsoft Azure through research, innovation, and collaboration.

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