Senior Security Assurance Program Manager and Principal Security Assurance Program Manager

Microsoft

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 21, 2027

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This role $177k

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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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TL;DR · Senior Security Assurance Program Manager and Principal Security Assurance Program Manager

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The Senior Security Assurance Program Manager and Principal Security Assurance Program Manager roles sit within the Windows Security team, focusing on platform-level security and risk reduction. The successful candidates will lead end-to-end security assurance efforts, including security compliance, risk assessment, vulnerability research, and security tooling across the Windows ecosystem. Day-to-day responsibilities involve partnering with engineering teams to translate requirements into actionable product controls, executing scalable risk-based processes, and leading cross-team initiatives for deep security engagements and integrated scanning solutions. Candidates must possess expertise in the software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection. Preferred skills include experience in vulnerability discovery, exploiting bugs, bypassing operating system security mitigations, and familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture to solve complex problems related to platform security architecture and threat intelligence.

Skills

Security Assurance Windows Architecture Threat Modeling Vulnerability Research Cyber Security Risk Assessment Security Compliance Software Development Lifecycle Anomaly Detection Automation Security Tooling Security Controls Large Scale Computing

What you'll do

Translate security requirements into actionable product requirements and specific security controls.
Execute and evolve the security assurance process for Windows teams using a risk-based approach.
Ensure security requirements are met at scale by leveraging automation and scalable solutions.
Lead cross-team initiatives focused on deep security engagements, enforcement, and integrated scanning solutions.
Manage end-to-end execution of high-impact security efforts from problem definition through implementation.
Track measurable outcomes and continuously improve internal security processes.
Align priorities, deliverables, and milestones across teams to embed security throughout the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Equivalent experience to the specified degrees and years of experience is acceptable.
Experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection.
Ability to create clarity, energy, and cohesion across a team for 10+ years (preferred).
Demonstrated experience in security research, specifically regarding vulnerability discovery (preferred).
Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems (preferred).
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture (preferred).

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