Job Description

Do you have a passion for security and are excited about protecting over 1 billion customers and making the cyber world a safe place? Do you have what it takes to be part of the premier cyber security response team in the world?

This role may be your opportunity. The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) seeks an experienced program manager to create and lead programs that build collaborative relationships with external security researchers and industry partners to help protect Microsoft customers. The work we do spans Microsoft's full product and service portfolio, from Azure to Xbox.

The ability to creatively problem solve and execute on consistent and accurate deliverables is required. Security industry experience is not required. We recognize that every candidate brings their own unique and valuable skills and experience; it is all of us coming together that makes a positive difference in helping to protect customers.

* Help shape the strategic direction of Microsoft's security incentives and partnership programs to build durable security partnerships and protect customers.
* Collaborate with the global security researcher community at in-person events and online to build a stronger community that is focused on helping to protect all customers.
* Partner with stakeholders across the company to create, manage, and evolve bug bounty and other researcher incentive programs.
* Manage day-to-day bug bounty and researcher incentives program operations across all products and programs.
* Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance data to drive opportunities for automation and process improvement across MSRC and Microsoft

Required Qualifications:

* 3+ years of experience in product or program management in a technology-related field (e.g. cybersecurity, gaming, software or hardware development, biotechnology, policy, etc.)
* 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:

* Ability to develop scalable and repeatable strategic processes and identify creative ways to improve upon existing operations.
* Ability to help, educate, and influence stakeholders in situations with high levels of ambiguity and tight deadlines.
* Basic familiarity with principles of bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure, or incident response.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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