At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Manager/Leader of Threat Intelligence Security Analysts at Microsoft, you will lead a high-performing team focused on tracking criminal threat actors and transforming intelligence into actionable insights. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining strategic priorities, building an AI-augmented hybrid model for intelligence operations, and fostering an engineering-oriented culture that emphasizes technical depth and continuous improvement. You will work closely with engineering, product, research, and security teams to convert intelligence into practical protections and improvements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in threat analysis, cybersecurity, and leading large teams, along with a strong background in data science or computer security. This role requires expertise in AI technologies, automation, and workflow innovation to enhance the team's operational efficiency and impact on customer protection at global scale.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead a team of Threat Intelligence Security Analysts to track criminal threat actors and emerging trends.
- Define vision and priorities for high-quality intelligence that drives customer protection and business impact.
- Build and operationalize hybrid human + AI systems to enhance research, insights, and analytic quality.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to translate intelligence into protections and strategic decisions.
- Develop clear, actionable intelligence outputs for technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
What we're looking for
- Doctorate in a relevant field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) with 8+ years of experience in threat analysis and cybersecurity.
- 5+ years of people management experience leading large security teams.
- Proven track record in tracking criminal threat actors and producing actionable intelligence.
- Experience applying AI and automation to enhance analyst workflows and team effectiveness.
- Strong ability to communicate with both technical and executive audiences effectively.
- Demonstrated success in building hybrid human + agentic intelligence teams.
- Extensive network within the security community, including industry peers and agencies.
Employer
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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