Security Operations Engineering Manager

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Microsoft Full time
Job Description

Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Security Operations team, you will be responsible for leading a team of security engineers, investigators, and responders to identify and respond to security threats in our cloud services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of security engineers, investigators, and responders to identify and respond to security threats in our cloud services.
  • Develop clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for the business during planning cycles.
  • Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely security investigations and response aligned with business health metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Drive business insights and program improvements to enhance our cloud security posture.
  • Partner across the company to drive holistic and comprehensive fixes for systemic issues.
  • Build customer trust by interfacing directly with external C-Level executives and showcasing our cloud security strategies and offerings.

Requirements:

  • 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) operations.
  • OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of people management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated sound judgment and follow-through in complex situations.
  • Understanding 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 audiences.
  • Expert 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 understanding the nuances of supporting cloud service investigations vs host/endpoint-based.
  • Certifications like GCIA, GSLC, GCIH, CISM, CISSP, CEH, etc.

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
  • 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.

Benefits and Compensation:

Microsoft offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 per year, with a different range applicable to specific work locations. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here.

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.



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