Federal Security AI Leader

We are looking to hire a Federal Security AI Leader to join Microsoft US Federal.

The Microsoft US Federal organization was established to address the unique mission, legal/regulatory requirements, and procurement rules and processes of the United States Government (USG). Microsoft US Federal is committed to ensuring its resources – including appropriately qualified, experienced, and certified personnel (with necessary security clearances or otherwise) are available as needed to meet USG evolving needs. To that end, Microsoft embraces, as a mission-critical philosophy, flexibility in the recruiting, hiring, and workforce assignment of Microsoft Federal personnel. Microsoft Federal personnel can expect to serve in various roles in the Microsoft US Federal organization during the course of their career to meet evolving USG needs, regardless of segment – Civilian, Defense, or intelligence community.

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Growth mindset encourages each of us to lean in and learn what matters most to our customers, to create the foundational knowledge that enables us to make customer-first decisions in everything we do. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.

The Federal Security AI Leader role within the Federal Security Office fosters closer alignment and collaboration between US Government security leaders and Microsoft on utilization of AI for Security and the Security of AI systems, sharing best practices and insights, and providing feedback and input to further national security interests. 

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the security needs, challenges, and opportunities of US Government (USG) customers and stakeholders including cybersecurity trends, real time threat intelligence, regulatory and compliance, the industry trends and innovations, and the customer pain points and expectations as they relate to Artificial Intelligence.
• Leverage deep subject matter expertise to support Artificial Intelligence Research and Development (AI R&D) efforts to advance security outcomes.
• Provide regular thought leadership, guidance, and assistance to further priority customer initiatives, build relationships with key stakeholders and influencers in the USG, and provide a fast path to deploying federal security capabilities.
• Design and deliver programs and initiatives to invest in skilling of the USG cybersecurity and AI communities through webinars, workshops, roundtables, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, etc.
• Collect and synthesize feedback and input from the USG community and communicate asks and expectations to the relevant internal teams and leaders.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and co-innovation with USG community on AI Security matters, such as joint research, pilots, case studies, threat intelligence sharing, white papers, etc.
• Represent Microsoft as a trusted and credible voice on AI and security matters in the USG customer community, such as speaking at events, participating in panels, contributing to publications, etc.

Other

• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years technology-related sales or account management or cybersecurity experience

o OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND 6+ years technology-related sales or account management experience.

Other Requirements:  

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local 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, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under U.S. export control regulations, potentially under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.  As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information.  To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. 

Cloud Screening:
Candidates must be able to successfully complete and pass a Microsoft Cloud background screening. Required Cloud Screenings will be administered on a recurring bi-annual basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years technology-related sales or account management experience

o OR Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years technology-related sales or account management experience

o OR Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), Information Technology, or related field AND 5+ years technology-related sales or account management experience.

• 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML and demonstration of Generative AI experience.
• Practitioner-level knowledge of AI and experience with modern programming languages such as Python, C#, KQL and common AI/ML libraries and techniques. 
• Proficient knowledge and expertise on the security landscape, challenges, and solutions including the regulatory and compliance requirements, the industry standards and best practices, and the customer needs and expectations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex and technical concepts in a clear and compelling way to diverse audiences in challenging situations.
• Competent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with senior leaders, customers, partners, regulators, and industry peers.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering impactful and engaging programs and initiatives that educate, inform, and influence the security community.
• Passion and curiosity for learning and staying abreast of the latest trends and innovations in the security and Regulated Industry domains.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, equivalent certifications, or prior CISO experience are preferred.

Solution Area Specialists IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,000 - $217,600 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 $168,600 - $237,500 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 12th, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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