Technical Program Manager - Threat HuntingThe mission of Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is to enable Microsoft to build the most trusted devices and services, while keeping our company safe and our data protected. As part of the Microsoft Security organization, and a steward of Microsoft and our customer's data, a core function of MSRC is ensuring the security of every aspect of the business. MSRC is responsible for company-wide information security and compliance, with a strategic focus on information protection, assessment, awareness, governance, and enterprise business continuity. We have exciting opportunities for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire, and grow within our organization and we encourage you to apply to learn more!Do you have a passion for helping Microsoft's clients defend themselves against targeted exploitation? Are you interested in being intimately involved in the latest, cutting edge developments in the security industry and having a direct impact on the security of all Microsoft customers? If so, you might be a candidate for the Global Hunting, Oversight, and Strategic Triage team (GHOST).We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) capable of managing the growing demand to stop and prevent cyber-attacks. The ideal candidate should be skilled in project management, able to handle multiple high-visibility engagements, and many of the day-to-day operations of the team. TPMs are responsible for organizing and ensuring that the goals of the team are met to respond in the midst of a security crisis. In order to be successful, you should be comfortable executing complex tasks and objectives and working across teams to produce results in ambiguous situations.ResponsibilitiesProgram management of multiple simultaneous engagements and projects, delivering status reports and comprehensive project summaries to managers and stakeholders, and coordinating customer and team resources needed to respond and execute.Support of customer and internal needs (both pre- and post-onsite deployment), clearly communicating objectives and guidance to stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.To strengthen the team's threat detection/response/mitigation capabilities, drive continuous improvement initiatives through complete pipelines including:Collection of feedback and data collected from each escalation or incident.Identification of target areas (in processes, tools, or methodologies).Prioritization amongst other feature requests.Building out requirements.Delivering against execution strategies.Maintain a high-level understanding of the security tools and processes used by Microsoft to thoroughly answer customer concerns.Accountable for the quality of own work; to be delivered within agreed procedures and timeframes, focused on internal and/or external customer needs, and managed through ambiguity.Additional operational assistance with the needs of a growing business, including new offering development, internal rhythm of business communications, and field training.Embody our Culture and Values.QualificationsBachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity and/or security operations, Network, identity, or identity technologies, Digital forensics and threat hunting, Threat intelligence and/or managed security services, Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) and/or software development project management.Additional Or Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.4+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
