Senior Security Program Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
Closes
Dec 6, 2026

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Similar $181k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $157,314–$205,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 559 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Security Program Manager

The Senior Security Program Manager position on the Microsoft Windows Security team involves leading end-to-end security assurance efforts, including compliance and risk assessment, while supporting vulnerability research and tooling. This senior-level role requires driving a comprehensive security risk framework, collaborating with engineering teams to translate threats into actionable insights, and executing scalable security processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development lifecycle, threat modeling, and large-scale computing, along with expertise in Microsoft Windows architecture and security research. Key skills include influencing without direct authority, leading cross-team initiatives, and delivering measurable outcomes in high-impact security projects.

What you'll do

  • Drive systematic identification, prioritization, and tracking of security risks across various components of the Windows ecosystem.
  • Translate emerging threats into actionable insights to improve platform security architecture and engineering practices.
  • Execute and evolve a scalable risk-based security assurance process for consistent review coverage and compliance.
  • Lead cross-team coordination on high-impact security initiatives, ensuring effective planning and stakeholder alignment.
  • Influence partners and teams without direct authority by building strong relationships and aligning on priorities and risks.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in software development lifecycle and threat modeling.
  • Proven ability to influence security initiatives across multiple groups.
  • Experience in vulnerability discovery and security research.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture and operating systems.
  • Ability to execute end-to-end high-impact security efforts effectively.

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