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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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The Principal Security Engineering Manager leads a team focused on enhancing the security posture of Microsoft’s production tenant environments through robust operational governance and risk reduction programs. This role involves driving consistent execution, improving isolation and application hygiene, and strengthening incident readiness mechanisms. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing end-to-end security risk programs, reducing recurring misconfigurations, and partnering with engineering teams to maintain durable security controls. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in identity and access management, tenant security boundaries, and experience leading large-scale cloud security operations. Preferred skills include a strong background in software development lifecycle, threat modeling, and incident response automation, as well as the ability to build operational rigor and influence outcomes across multiple teams.
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