The Principal Security Operations Engineering Manager will lead the Incident Response function within the Azure Security Operations team at Microsoft. This role focuses on defending Microsoft's cloud environment against emerging threats and shaping the future of cybersecurity operations. The manager will investigate complex security events, lead cross-functional response efforts, and develop innovative solutions to enhance detection and resilience. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic influence in a fast-paced environment.

• Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in relevant areas, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) of people management experience.
• Candidates must meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

• Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
• Lead a team responsible for protecting Microsoft's cloud ecosystem through incident response and security operations.
• Drive strategic investments to improve detection, response, and recovery from security threats.
• Partner across engineering, product, and security organizations to solve complex security challenges.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization with senior leadership, communicating security risk and strategic priorities.
• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional security talent while building an inclusive team.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.