Customer Security Officer

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Data Science

In short

Microsoft Global Enterprise Sales (GES) is looking for a Customer Security Officer (CSO) to serve as a trusted advisor to top enterprise customers, focusing on their security posture and digital transformation. This role involves building relationships with CISOs and CxOs, providing expert guidance, and positioning Microsoft as a leader in cybersecurity, while also influencing product roadmaps and contributing to the overall security business strategy.

Responsibilities

Partner with area sales leadership and account teams to develop long-term strategic plans for key accounts.
Engage with customer C-suite executives, primarily CISOs, to understand strategic objectives and mature their security programs.
Develop tailored recommendations to improve customer security posture, compliance, and risk tolerance.
Monitor and analyze emerging security trends, sharing insights with customers and leadership.
Act as a trusted security partner between Microsoft and strategic customers to drive security priorities, sales intent, and deployment.
Advise and train area leadership on Microsoft security solution value propositions and positioning.
Establish and execute customer security strategies in alignment with Microsoft's key priorities.
Lead security presentations, demonstrations, and workshops in industry forums.
Maintain industry expertise on the latest security developments, technologies, and competitive offerings.
Embody Microsoft's culture and values, including a growth mindset.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience.
Enterprise industry experience as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or similar.
Direct responsibility for developing and executing security strategies and architectures for global companies or governments.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with cloud and hybrid, or on-premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
Direct experience with AI platforms, applications, and/or AI-enabled business transformation is preferred.
Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Azure AI, Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect and Development exams, Cloud Platform Technologies, Information Security, Architecture, AI Security, AI governance).
Information Security knowledge and/or hands-on experience with identity and access management, Security Operations (SOC), network security, Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), cryptography, key management, hardware security modules, security architecture and design, operations security, legal/risk/compliance, and physical security.
Strong understanding of AI and agentic systems and their security and governance implications.
Deep knowledge of security issues & trends (including AI), Microsoft 365 and Azure security frameworks, service-level security capabilities, and customer controls.
In-depth knowledge of security principles and compliance standards (e.g., ISO27001, HIPAA, SSAE16, FISMA, NIS2).
Experienced and credible communicator capable of discussing Microsoft’s security strategy with C-level executives.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.

Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across Netherlands is € 131,400.00 - € 265,600.00 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Additional benefits and pay information available at https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/netherlands-corporate-pay.html

Skills

Information SecurityAzureMicrosoft 365AICloud

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