Security Assurance Program Manager
Microsoft
Join Microsoft’s Specialized Clouds Security Fundamentals team! We are at the forefront of driving security excellence and trust across Microsoft’s most critical cloud platforms. As a Security Assurance Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling security policies and practices that protect millions of users and organizations worldwide. Our mission is to empower engineers and product teams to deliver secure, resilient, and trusted solutions, leveraging deep technical expertise within a culture of innovation, transparency, and accountability.
We’re seeking a dynamic individual with a strong technical background in security and a passion for understanding and solving customer needs. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that values initiative, ownership, and empowerment, and you’ll be a key contributor to our evolving security strategy - helping Microsoft stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Analyze current security policies and controls (e.g., security development lifecycle), identify gaps, and drive creation of new capabilities to address evolving risks and compliance needs.
Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure security requirements are met at scale, leveraging automation and scalable solutions. Translate requirements into actionable product requirements and security controls.
Drive programs focused on scalable security enforcement, scenario ownership, and integrated scanning solutions. Collaborate across teams to align priorities, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring security is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effectively manage expectations, communicate clearly, and follow through on commitments to drive alignment and build confidence in security outcomes.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, clarity in communication, and reliability in execution.
Stay current on security trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, and advocate for innovation and continuous improvement in security programs.
Drive cross-division alignment among product teams to improve security posture of platform and services.
Effectively communicate the security strategy with partners in Microsoft.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and create clarity for boarder organization.
Developing product roadmaps to deliver customer and business value across products and services
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 2+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
- OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements: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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
- Foundational understanding of security principles, cloud technologies, and program management practices.
- Experience or coursework in security policy development or compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to translate customer or stakeholder needs into actionable requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven collaboration skills, including working effectively in cross-functional teams and building trusted relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through reliably on commitments.
- Experience with automation tools, scalable solutions, or security enforcement programs is a plus.
- Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+) or progress toward certification are a plus.
Security Assurance IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.