Principal Architect - Microsoft Threat Protection
Microsoft
Israel is the biggest Microsoft center of excellence in the security domain and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our global digital ecosystem. As the largest Microsoft center of excellence in the security domain, our teams in Israel are at the forefront of innovation and defense against emerging cyber threats. With over 60% of our site dedicated to security, we are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that protect millions of users worldwide. Our contributions have a profound impact on the global security organization, driving advancements and setting new standards in cybersecurity. Our teams are dedicated to building cutting-edge Cyber Defense solutions, leveraging state-of-the-art cloud technologies, big data, AI, and modern UX platforms to deliver unparalleled value to our customers.
Are you an excellent teammate, looking to work in a lively, dynamic environment, where you can contribute, learn, and influence? Are you passionate about developing state-of-the-art engineering systems? Join our team of engineers to develop cutting edge detection and remediation systems. Be a part of defining and shaping the next big leap in the product's journey and all that - in our Tel Aviv office!
Our team values diversity of all types in candidates for our roles and we strive to hire people with different experiences and perspectives into our team. To that end, we know that no candidate has every desired skill and experience, but all of us together makes our team strong.
Responsibilities
As a principal architect you will be reporting directly to an Engineering Director. In this critical role, you will extend the executive's attention and authority, providing additional leadership and technical bandwidth to oversee particularly complex and high-impact projects. You will work closely with the leadership team, diving into urgent and strategic areas, aligning and defining with the leader's the strategic vision, and ensuring the successful execution of essential initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, business-oriented thinking and a , collaborative mindset and proactiveness.
Job Responsibilities :
Drive and oversee technical initiatives across organizations that deliver substantial business value, utilizing the work of others and shaping the direction of the business.
Coordinate initiatives, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Serve as a key technical advisor and confidant to leaders in the team, aligning closely with their strategies, values, and priorities and shaping their strategy.
Attend staff meetings, providing technical insights and helping to shape strategic decisions.
Represent the org in various forums, ensuring consistent communication and implementation of leadership directives.
Coordinate initiatives, managing dependencies and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Provide clear and concise communication of technical issues and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams and leads, fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging professional development and knowledge sharing.
Ensure technical decisions align with business goals and promote long-term sustainability and scalability.
Optimize processes and workflows, enhancing overall productivity and effectiveness across the organization.
Contribute to staff meetings, providing technical insights and helping to shape strategic decisions.
Qualifications
Required skills:
15+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building large-scale systems.
Experience working closely with senior executives, providing strategic and technical guidance.
Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others around you with proven record experience as an architect or tech lead of a group of 100+ engineers.
Deep expertise in software development, architecture, and design principles, including experience with distributed computing platforms for high-scale systems and massive amounts of data.
Experience with adopting AI tools and automation to improve engineering velocity, code quality, and operational efficiency. While taking into consideration responsible AI principles.Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to enhance engineering velocity, code quality, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on responsible AI principles.
Desired skills:
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience in leadership roles of a large-scale, complex organization.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with OOP languages and databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Redis, Azure Data Explorer preferred).
Background in data security and cloud-based applications (Kubernetes preferred).
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.