Senior Program Manager

The Azure Security team is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Technical Program Manager to deliver infrastructure security features on a cloud-scale. As part of this team, you will be working at the foundational layer of Microsoft's cloud, delivering security features which impact millions of our customers worldwide, from consumers playing on Xbox to governments running mission-critical applications. You will partner closely with engineering teams across Azure, as well as legal and compliance teams to ensure we provide the most secure cloud infrastructure on Earth.
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• Lead collaboration with engineering teams to design and innovate solutions to tough security problems
• Build relationships with multiple partner teams to deliver security solutions that scale to millions of machines
• Own and drive cross-discipline, and cross-team program schedules and dependencies
• Define success metrics, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), and plans for mitigating program risks
• Manage communication with partner teams, senior leaders, and executives
• Engage security architects, legal, and compliance teams to drive efforts focused on addressing emerging threats
• Create an inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their full and authentic self, where all voices are heard, and the team can deliver their best work as a result

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software/IT industry
• 2+ years of experience in security and/or cloud infrastructure
• Proven ability and experience driving high-value, high-visibility engineering programs to success
• Experience and track record in influencing multiple cross-disciplinary teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Understanding of security fundamentals such as secure development, threat modeling, vulnerabilities, and risks
• Security-specific domain knowledge or hands-on experience in areas such as cryptography, networking protocols, OS security (Windows and/or Linux), infrastructure security, root-of-trust,
• Proven competency in written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and the ability to create clarity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent domain with a relevant focus

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
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