Security Researcher – AI Security Cheltenham
Job description
The Microsoft Security Response Center team (MSRC) is looking for security researchers to join us in protecting Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) systems from threats to security and privacy. MSRC is part of the defender community and on the front line of security response evolution. Our mission is to protect employees, customers, communities, and Microsoft from threats to privacy and security. This role offers a unique opportunity to solve real-world security and privacy challenges, informed by vulnerability data from production AI/ML systems, leading to mitigations that can be deployed at Microsoft and beyond. 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. #MSRC #MSFTSecurity Responsibilities Response: The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and assessing reported vulnerabilities in deployed AI/ML systems, including: Reproducing reported vulnerabilities, identifying the root cause, and assessing their severity; Working with product teams to comprehensively remediate vulnerabilities; Identifying new research opportunities based on vulnerability trends; Research: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research in the field of security and privacy for AI/ML, including: Investigating new security and privacy vulnerabilities in AI/ML systems; Designing scalable mitigations for threats to AI/ML systems; The successful candidate will collaborate with security researchers and product groups across Microsoft to identify emerging threats to AI/ML systems, and to design, implement, evaluate, and deploy mitigations for these threats. Qualifications Required: Background in security vulnerability response/research; Knowledge or experience with AI/ML (e.g., relevant courses and/or practical implementation experience); Software development skills and experience; Creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving; Preferred: Graduate level courses in AI/ML or equivalent experience; Ability 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. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
