New 
Principal Platform Security Architect
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 11, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Azure Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructure and Engineering (SCHIE) team builds the foundation of the Microsoft Cloud. Our teams are responsible for server, silicon and rack infrastructure design and development. Securing the fleet to enable our customers to achieve more is a fundamental priority for our business. We are looking for a Principal Platform Security Architect to work on securing Azure infrastructure, both for the existing Azure fleet and for new hardware. The Platform Security Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing security measures for hardware and firmware systems that power Azure today. The role involves creating security solutions, assessing security risks, identifying vulnerabilities and mitigations to ensure that Azure continues to be the world's most secure cloud platform. The candidate will be familiar with industry-standard security practices and have experience working with security at the intersection of silicon, hardware, firmware, operating systems, and services. 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.
ResponsibilitiesLead security assurance by running in-depth security assessments and audits, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities, and shaping robust mitigation strategies that keep our platforms resilient against evolving threats. Shape the future of cloud security by contributing directly to our Azure hardware and firmware security roadmap, collaborating with world-class experts across Azure and our supplier ecosystem to drive next-generation protections. Be the architect of trust by creating comprehensive system threat models and partnering with cross-functional teams to weave security into every layer and component of the platform. Champion security by design, partner with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle (SDL) and into the very foundation of our platform architecture. Set the bar for trust, define and evolve security policies, procedures, and standards that safeguard the Azure platform at scale. Be on the front lines, collaborate with incident response teams to investigate security events, drive rapid remediation, and strengthen defenses. Empower builders and operators - provide actionable security guidance to engineering and operations teams, ensuring secure innovation without slowing momentum. Stay ahead of the curve, track cutting-edge security trends, emerging threats, and breakthrough technologies to keep our platform one step ahead. Embody our culture and values. | |