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Principal Security Researcher

Microsoft • UK

Salary
Up to £58
Posted
30 October 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Security Researcher in UK, a it role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is Up to £58. Microsoft holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Overview The Cloud & AI organization accelerates Microsoft's mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry are securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers' heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to reach their full potential each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations t…
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  • Employer: Microsoft — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: Up to £58
  • Location: UK
  • Similar roles nearby: 223 other live it roles in UK — browse them
  • Posted: 30 October 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.

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