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The Role Leads end-to-end security assurance for Windows, including compliance, risk assessment, security requirements, threat modeling, vulnerability research, and security tooling. Partners with engineering and product teams to implement scalable controls, coordinate cross-team security initiatives, manage milestones, and drive measurable risk reduction. The role requires influencing without authority, navigating ambiguity, and improving security processes across the Windows product lifecycle. Summary Generated by Built In Overview The Microsoft Windows Security team is responsible for protecting billions of Windows devices by driving platform‑level security, risk reduction, and resilient-by-design engineering across the Windows ecosystem. We are seeking a Security Assurance Program Manager to lead our end‑to‑end security assurance effort including security compliance, risk assessment, and supporting our vulnerability research and security tooling efforts across Windows. This role sits at the intersection of platform security architecture, threat intelligence, vulnerability discovery, and execution, with broad influence across Windows engineering and other internal and external security assurance and research partners. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities 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. Execute and evolve the security assurance process for Windows teams, enabling a scalable, risk-based approach that supports shared responsibility while ensuring consistent security review coverage and compliance. Lead cross-team security initiatives and coordination focused on deep security engagements, 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. Influence without authority by building strong partnerships across security engineering and partner teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks, and mitigation strategies. Navigate ambiguity and create clarity for broader organization. Deliver end-to-end execution on high-impact security efforts, from problem definition through implementation, tracking measurable outcomes and continuously improving processes. Qualifications 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. OR 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. OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Drive security initiatives across groups. 10+ years of experience in ability to create clarity, energy, and cohesion across the team. Ability to influence Demonstrated experience in security research, especially around vulnerability discovery. Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture. #WARP Security Assurance IC4

• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800
• $234,700 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 $160,200
• $261,000 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 Security Assurance IC5
• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800
• $274,800 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 $188,000
• $304,200 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. Read Full Description Skills Required Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or a related field plus 4 or more years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cybersecurity, or anomaly detection Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or a related field plus 6 or more years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cybersecurity, or anomaly detection Equivalent experience may be accepted Experience driving security initiatives across groups 10 or more years of experience creating clarity, energy, and cohesion across teams Ability to influence without authority Experience in security research, particularly vulnerability discovery Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft. About This Summary Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with preventive care coverage, vision options, and annual out-of-pocket limits. Feedback suggests medical, mental-health, and disability support are a major strength of the package. Parental & Family Support — Family support is expansive, including parental leave, family caregiver leave, child-care assistance, family concierge services, fertility options, and college-advising support for eligible employees. Feedback suggests these benefits meaningfully ease caregiving and family planning demands. Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include counseling and employee-assistance services, wellness reimbursements, product discounts, and charitable-matching programs. Feedback suggests these extras complement core benefits and support day-to-day quality of life. Learn more about Microsoft's Compensation & Benefits → Microsoft Insights What's It Like to Work at Microsoft? Microsoft Culture & Values Microsoft Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Microsoft? Microsoft Leadership & Management Microsoft Company Growth, Stability & Outlook View all jobs at Microsoft View Microsoft Profile Report Job