Microsoft is seeking a Senior Talent Sourcer, Security with deep expertise in Security Engineering professions and a proven track record of building effective sourcing strategies for roles such as penetration testers, Security Researchers, Security Assurance specialists, and related positions. This individual will source for both individual contributor and leadership positions, partnering directly with MS Security, Microsoft AI and Security Engineering leaders across Microsoft to define profiles, evaluate talent, and build pipelines that support Microsoft’s Security mission.
You’ll be working with hiring managers to attract, engage and hire the very brightest minds in the industry to help us build infrastructure for the largest security company in the world. Your stakeholder management skills, superior candidate engagement skills and passion for recruiting will ensure your success in our rapidly evolving business.
This is a role for a sourcer who treats Security as both craft and strategy, and can spot technical signal, tell stories to talent, and help shape teams that build the next generation of secure, AI-powered solutions.
This is a hybrid role based in Mountain View, CA, with an expectation of being in-office at least 3 days per week.
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.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 6+ years of talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role
• OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing talent market trends to consult hiring managers on recruiting strategies.
• 3+ years of sourcing experience focused on finding top-tier Security Engineering talent.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 12+ years of talent acquisition experience
• OR Master’s Degree AND 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Proven success sourcing across multiple Security Engineering disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, research, assurance, leadership).
• Familiarity with Security Engineering communities, conferences, and portfolio ecosystems (e.g., DefCon, Black Hat, Google Scholar, GitHub, LinkedIn Security groups).
• Experience supporting both individual contributor and leadership roles in Security Engineering, ideally for major organizations or AI-driven teams.

Talent Acquisition IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 2, 2025.
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