Security Operations Engineering Manager – CTJ – Poly at Microsoft – Reston, Virginia, United States

Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world overrun by digital threats, regulatory scrutiny and the complexity of real estate. Microsoft Security strives to make the world a safer place for everyone. We want to reimagine security and provide 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 secure digital technology platforms, devices and clouds across our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is focused on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to be their best every day. By doing this, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is looking for one Senior Manager of Security Operations for our US Government Cloud, which will focus on leading a team responsible for detection, investigation and response. You will be part of the defense of our customer base, focused on identifying new attacks, coordinating large-scale responses and investigating issues.

MSRC is looking for motivated, experienced security professionals to join our team. Few places within Microsoft have as much direct impact on so many customers as the SOC and Incident Response teams at the Microsoft Security Response Center. The SOC within the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is the front line defending our customers using Microsoft’s cloud platform and online services. This people manager position requires the candidate to lead a highly experienced team of analysts, investigators and forensic specialists who work closely with the US government and teams in Microsoft’s Cyber ​​Defense Operations Center (CDOC).

The successful candidate will be passionate about strengthening our cloud defenses and defending customers against emerging security threats. If you are passionate about protecting customers, this opportunity may be for you. We are a fast-paced team that continually offers 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, innovating to empower others and working together to achieve our shared goals. Every day we build on our values ​​of respect, integrity and responsibility to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

In this role you will work to help identify risks to us and our customers, respond to and investigate the issues, and collaborate on solutions to better prevent, detect and respond in the future. These responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of security engineers, researchers, and responders across multiple physical locations
• Develop clear OKRs for the business during planning cycles
• Deliver high-quality, accurate and timely security investigations and responses in line with business health metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Deliver business insights and drive program improvements
• Drive technical requirements to improve security posture
• Transform the business to scale with growth in the Microsoft Cloud
• Work with the entire company to realize holistic and comprehensive solutions to systemic problems
• Build customer trust by engaging directly with remote C-level executives and demonstrating our cloud security strategies and offerings
• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analysis, security incident and event management (SIEM), and information technology (IT) operations
  • OR Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field.
• More than 3 years of experience in people management

Other requirements:

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security requirements for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:

• The successful candidate must possess a active Top Secret US Government Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph. This role requires the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements. Failure to maintain or obtain appropriate U.S. government clearances and/or customer due diligence requirements may result in employment action, up to and including termination.
• Approval verification: This position requires successful verification of stated security clearance to meet Federal Government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide consent verification information before being offered a job.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position requires you to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship and Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports federal, state, and/or local government agency customers in the United States and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship is verified through a valid passport or other approved documents, or through a verified U.S. government clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated good judgment and perseverance in complex situations
• Understanding different 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 audiences
• Expert knowledge of detection technologies
• In-depth and practical knowledge of OS security/internal systems
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and respond positively to changes
• Experience working on cloud service security investigations and understand the nuances of supporting cloud service investigations versus host/endpoint based
• Certifications such as GCIA,GSLC, GCIH, CISM, CISSP, CEH, etc.
• Military personnel and veterans are encouraged to apply

Security Operations Engineering M4 – The typical base salary for this position in the US is $117,200 – $229,200 per year. Different ranges apply to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City metropolitan area, and the base salary for this role in those locations is USD$153,600 – $250,200 per year.

Certain positions may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and payment information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft is accepting applications for the role until October 7, 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, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. If you require assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may submit a request using the Accommodation Request form.

The benefits/benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country in which you work.