JobsPrincipal Security Program Manager - Windows Servicing and Delivery
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Principal Security Program Manager - Windows Servicing and Delivery

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$142,800 - $304,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
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Job description

The Principal Security Program Manager will lead cross-organizational programs focused on enhancing Windows security within Microsoft's Windows Servicing and Delivery Organization. This role involves translating security priorities into strategic initiatives and measurable outcomes while collaborating with technical leaders. The position emphasizes improving risk visibility and scaling security efforts through data, automation, and AI. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the direction of Windows security and make a significant impact across engineering and security teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection.
  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the vision, strategy, and execution of complex Windows security programs.
  • Partner with engineering and security leaders to translate emerging threats and security requirements into prioritized investments.
  • Lead cross-organizational programs with clear milestones, ownership, and success measures.
  • Improve security processes and operating rhythms to strengthen accountability and focus teams on high-impact risks.
  • Partner with engineering and tooling teams to deliver automation, analytics, dashboards, and AI-enabled workflows.
  • Communicate program vision, status, risks, and trade-offs to technical and executive audiences.
  • Drive clear communication and adoption as security policies, processes, and tools change.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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