Security Operations Engineering Manager - CTJ - Poly at Microsoft
Redmond, WA 98052
About the Job
Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity
Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all
We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions
The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is 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, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day
In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is looking for a Senior Security Operations Manager for our US Government Cloud who will focus on leading a team that will be responsible for detection, investigation, and response. You will be a part of defending our customer base focused on identifying new attacks, coordinating large scale response and investigating issues. MSRC seeks motivated, experienced security professionals to join our team
There are few places in Microsoft that have as much direct impact on as many customers as the Microsoft Security Response Center’s SOC and Incident Response Teams
The SOC within the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is the front line that defends our customers that use Microsoft's Cloud platform and online services
This people manager position requires the candidate to lead a highly experienced team of analysts, investigators, and forensics specialists integrating closely with the US Government and teams across Microsoft's Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC)
The successful candidate will be passionate about strengthening our cloud defenses and defending customers from emerging security threats
If you are passionate about protecting customers, then this opportunity may be for you
We are a fast-paced team that constantly provides new opportunities to learn and grow
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.Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), and information technology (IT) operationsOR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.3+ years people management experienceOther Requirements:Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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: The successful candidate must have an active U.S
Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S
Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 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 customer 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, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated sound judgement and follow-through in complex situationsUnderstanding of various attack vectors, threat tactics and attacker techniques ranging from APTs, Malware, DDoS, Exploits, etc. Interpersonal skills and effective written/verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level audiencesExpert knowledge in detection technologies Deep and practical OS security/internals knowledge Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and respond favorably to change Experience working on security investigations in cloud services and understand the nuances of supporting cloud service investigations vs host/endpoint basedCertifications like GCIA,GSLC, GCIH, CISM, CISSP, CEH, etc.Military and veterans encouraged to apply Security Operations Engineering M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S
is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation
Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7, 2024Microsoft 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.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.In this role you will work to help identify risk to us and our customers, respond to and investigate the issues, partner on solutions to better prevent, detect, and respond in the future. These responsibilities include: Manage a team of security engineers, investigators, and responders across multiple physical locations Develop clear OKR's for the business during planning cyclesDeliver high quality, accurate and timely security investigations and response aligned with business health metrics / key performance indicators (KPIs)Deliver business insights and drive program improvementsDrive engineering requirements to improve security postureTransform the business to scale with the growth in the Microsoft CloudPartner across the company to drive holistic and comprehensive fixes for systemic issuesBuild customer trust by interfacing directly with external C-Level executives and showcasing our Cloud security strategies and offeringsEmbody our culture and valuesEmployment typeFull-TimeWork siteMicrosoft on-site onlyRole typePeople ManagerDisciplineSecurity Operations EngineeringProfessionSecurity Engineering
Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all
We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions
The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is 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, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day
In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is looking for a Senior Security Operations Manager for our US Government Cloud who will focus on leading a team that will be responsible for detection, investigation, and response. You will be a part of defending our customer base focused on identifying new attacks, coordinating large scale response and investigating issues. MSRC seeks motivated, experienced security professionals to join our team
There are few places in Microsoft that have as much direct impact on as many customers as the Microsoft Security Response Center’s SOC and Incident Response Teams
The SOC within the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is the front line that defends our customers that use Microsoft's Cloud platform and online services
This people manager position requires the candidate to lead a highly experienced team of analysts, investigators, and forensics specialists integrating closely with the US Government and teams across Microsoft's Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC)
The successful candidate will be passionate about strengthening our cloud defenses and defending customers from emerging security threats
If you are passionate about protecting customers, then this opportunity may be for you
We are a fast-paced team that constantly provides new opportunities to learn and grow
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.Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), and information technology (IT) operationsOR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.3+ years people management experienceOther Requirements:Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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: The successful candidate must have an active U.S
Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S
Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 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 customer 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, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated sound judgement and follow-through in complex situationsUnderstanding of various attack vectors, threat tactics and attacker techniques ranging from APTs, Malware, DDoS, Exploits, etc. Interpersonal skills and effective written/verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level audiencesExpert knowledge in detection technologies Deep and practical OS security/internals knowledge Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and respond favorably to change Experience working on security investigations in cloud services and understand the nuances of supporting cloud service investigations vs host/endpoint basedCertifications like GCIA,GSLC, GCIH, CISM, CISSP, CEH, etc.Military and veterans encouraged to apply Security Operations Engineering M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S
is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation
Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7, 2024Microsoft 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.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.In this role you will work to help identify risk to us and our customers, respond to and investigate the issues, partner on solutions to better prevent, detect, and respond in the future. These responsibilities include: Manage a team of security engineers, investigators, and responders across multiple physical locations Develop clear OKR's for the business during planning cyclesDeliver high quality, accurate and timely security investigations and response aligned with business health metrics / key performance indicators (KPIs)Deliver business insights and drive program improvementsDrive engineering requirements to improve security postureTransform the business to scale with the growth in the Microsoft CloudPartner across the company to drive holistic and comprehensive fixes for systemic issuesBuild customer trust by interfacing directly with external C-Level executives and showcasing our Cloud security strategies and offeringsEmbody our culture and valuesEmployment typeFull-TimeWork siteMicrosoft on-site onlyRole typePeople ManagerDisciplineSecurity Operations EngineeringProfessionSecurity Engineering
