Principal Security Program Manager

Microsoft’s Edge + Platform Security Fundamentals (EPSF) team is looking for a Principal Security Program Manager to join our Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team. The MORSE team is responsible for securing the platforms used by billions of customers every day in businesses and across Azure. This team performs security design reviews, code reviews, and penetration testing on key features of Windows and Azure to make sure they meet the highest possible security standards. MORSE also defines security requirements and best practices that all of our platforms must adhere to. Our platforms serve as the foundation for nearly everything the company builds. From Windows Client and Server to Edge devices to Azure – the security of everything built on top of our platforms relies on the premise that the platform itself is secure.

In this impactful role, you will partner with engineering and Program Management (PM) teams inside and outside EPSF to secure the operating systems built at Microsoft. The ideal candidate will have experience with native code (C/C++), platform penetration testing (code audit, writing fuzzers, finding creative ways to break assumptions), a clear understanding of OS security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, great communication skills, a self-starter mentality, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products in close partnership with MORSE engineers including design reviews, code reviews, and fuzzing
• Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows, Azure, and devices
• Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to envision new protections
• Interact with the external security community and security researchers
• Collaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments
• Partner with teams inside and outside EPSF toward building security and compliance early in the product development process and in developing born secure, born compliant products
• Define objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure product success and track progress against goals, iterating and optimizing as necessary
• Embody our Culture & Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • OR 7+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, anomaly detection
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security,
  • OR related field
  • OR 8+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, Security+ Certification, or relevant certification.

• Substantial experience in cybersecurity assurance and program management preferably including platform & operating system development
• Knowledge of the internals of Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute research & development strategies that support product development objectives
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Customer feedback and data driven

Security Assurance IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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 March 24, 2025.

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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