Microsoft

Threat Context Analyst

Microsoft  •  $71k - $153k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

The Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) is looking for a Threat Context Analyst to support investigations into both AI-enabled threats and Russia-linked influence operations. MTAC is part of Microsoft Global Affairs within Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), where we inform internal and external stakeholders on evolving digital threats at the intersection of geopolitics, influence operations, and artificial intelligence.



Responsibilities

  • Research and assess AI-enabled and cyber-enabled influence threats at tactical and strategic levels
  • Identify and triage AI abuses based on behavioral, contextual, and technical indicators
  • Track and analyze Russia-linked influence actors, narratives, and networks using open-source methods
  • Develop written intelligence products and briefings for internal and external stakeholders under tight timelines
  • Synthesize findings from technical data sources, OSINT, and geopolitical context
  • Collaborate with MTAC regional and technical teams on joint investigations
  • Follow innovative, non-intrusive, and law-abiding methods for identifying and assessing threats in the information environment



Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field OR equivalent experience.

Preferred:

  • 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.

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.
Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local or United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as
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Business Analytics IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $70,500 - $139,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $95,000 - $153,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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