The Principal Security Program Manager will join Microsoft's Specialized Cloud team, specifically the Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team. This role focuses on enhancing the security of Azure operating systems and platforms by conducting security architecture reviews, code reviews, and developing security mitigations. The ideal candidate will have experience with native code and a strong understanding of cloud platform architecture. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams to ensure high security standards are met across Azure environments.

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields AND 6+ years of experience in the same areas.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• 2+ years in technical program management or product management is preferred.

• Identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft platforms in close partnership with MORSE engineers.
• Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Azure.
• Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to envision new protections.
• Interact with the external security community and security researchers.
• Collaborate with product teams to improve security and articulate the business value of security investments.
• Define objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure product success and track progress against goals.

• 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.