Principal Security Assurance Program Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Software Engineering

In short

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Security Assurance Program Manager to lead security compliance, risk assessment, and vulnerability research for Windows. This role involves partnering with engineering teams, influencing without authority, and ensuring security is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure security requirements are met at scale, leveraging automation and scalable solutions.
  • Translate requirements into actionable product requirements and security controls.
  • Execute and evolve the security assurance process for Windows teams, enabling a scalable, risk-based approach.
  • Lead cross-team security initiatives and coordination focused on deep security engagements and scalable security enforcement.
  • Collaborate across teams to align priorities, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Influence without authority by building solid partnerships across security engineering and partner teams.
  • Deliver end-to-end execution on high-impact security efforts, from problem definition through implementation.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in security or related field
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in security or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection.
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Drive security initiatives across groups.
  • 10+ years of experience in ability to create clarity, energy, and cohesion across the team.
  • Ability to influence.
  • Demonstrated experience in security research, especially around vulnerability discovery.
  • Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture.

Benefits

  • Typical base pay range USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year (US national)
  • Base pay range USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year (San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area)
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

WindowsSecurityVulnerability ResearchThreat IntelligenceRisk AssessmentSecurity ComplianceCyber SecurityAnomaly DetectionThreat Modeling
#Security#Assurance#Program Manager#Windows#Microsoft
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

2 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Remote

Salary

US$165,600–296,400 · Negotiable

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Master, Bachelor

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