[Remote] Threat Context Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is seeking a Threat Context Analyst to join the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) to focus on identifying AI abuses across Microsoft's platforms and other AI platforms. The role involves tracking sophisticated threat actors and contributing to the mission of detecting and disrupting digital threats to Microsoft and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Investigate AI-enabled threats and identify emerging patterns of adversary activity
• Conduct open-source research across social media platforms, websites, and other digital sources
• Analyze technical and behavioral indicators associated with the misuse of AI systems
• Experiment with emerging AI tools, models, and agentic workflows to improve threat hunting, analysis, and reporting
• Develop lightweight analytical workflows, automations, and prototypes that leverage AI to identify, investigate, and track threat actors at scale
• Produce written intelligence assessments and brief findings to stakeholders
• Synthesize information from multiple sources, including open-source reporting, technical data, and geopolitical developments
• Collaborate with analysts and investigators across Microsoft's threat intelligence community
• Apply innovative, non-intrusive, and law-abiding methods to identify and assess threats in the information environment

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field OR equivalent experience
• Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, international affairs, or a related field
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies and their potential misuse by threat actors
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Python, SQL, or similar technologies to build analytical workflows
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to rapidly evaluate and adopt new AI tools, platforms, and methodologies
• Experience using AI systems to assist research, analysis, data processing, workflow automation, or investigative work
• Experience conducting open-source research and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, in-person office
• The ability to speak and work in a language other than English is a plus
• Experience working across technical and non-technical teams is a plus

Benefits

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