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Principal Security Engineering Manager

Microsoft is a global technology leader whose mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 138k-267k USD

United States only

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Security Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on discovering, analyzing, and mitigating security challenges within Azure. This role involves working with various teams across Microsoft to transform vulnerabilities into actionable insights, driving solutions through engineering, automation, and other mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security vulnerabilities, software development, and experience managing teams.

Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection.
  • 1+ year(s) people management.
  • Experience in multiple classes of vulnerabilities, including cross-site scripting, buffer overflows, SQL injection, TOCTOU (Time of Check Time Of Use) vulnerabilities, cryptographic weaknesses, insecure direct object references, and others.
  • Coding skills in one or more popular languages and platforms, including C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript/Typescript, SQL, assembly, Ruby, Python, and the ability to pick up new platforms quickly
  • 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: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Benefits

  • Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Manager
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Salary

Salary: 138k-267k USD

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United States +/- 0 hours

About microsoft

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Microsoft is a global technology leader whose mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Founded in 1975, we develop, license, and support a broad range of software, services, devices, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Our Products & Services

  • Productivity & Collaboration – Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Office apps used by millions daily.

  • Cloud Computing – Azure, one of the world’s leading cloud platforms, providing compute, AI, data, and security solutions.

  • Operating Systems & Devices – Windows, Surface, and a growing ecosystem of hardware designed for work and play.

  • Developer Tools & Platforms – GitHub, Visual Studio, and a rich set of APIs and SDKs to build the next generation of applications.

  • Gaming & Entertainment – Xbox, Game Pass, and industry-leading game studios driving innovation in interactive entertainment.

  • Security – End-to-end solutions that protect identities, data, and devices across organizations.

Why Join Us

At Microsoft, you’ll work on technologies that shape industries, enable innovation, and have global impact. We value a growth mindset, diverse perspectives, and the belief that innovation thrives in an inclusive environment. With a culture that blends collaboration and autonomy, you’ll have the resources of a global company and the agility to make a meaningful difference.

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