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# Principal Security Operations Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $274,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Online Services, Cyber Security, Decision Support Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3398919009&tx=KK9393FFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
 * OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
 * OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response
 * OR equivalent experience.
 * 1+ year(s) people management experience.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be able 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., * Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
 * OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ 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, or related field AND 12+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
 * OR equivalent experience.
 * 2+ years people management and/or informal/indirect team leadership experience.
 * 1+ years experience leading a security function (e.g., Security Operations Center [SOC], threat and vulnerability management [TVM]).
 * 1+ years experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
 * CISSP CISA CISM SANS OSCP Security#AzureSecurity

Security Operations Engineering M5 - 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.

## Description

People Management

 * Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
 * Lead a team responsible for protecting Microsoft's cloud ecosystem through world-class incident response, threat investigation, and security operations capabilities.
 * Drive strategic investments that improve Microsoft's ability to detect, respond to, and recover from sophisticated security threats at scale.
 * Partner across engineering, product, and security organizations to solve complex security challenges and deliver durable, defense-in-depth solutions.
 * Foster a culture of operational excellence through data-driven decision making, automation, AI innovation, and continuous improvement.
 * Represent the organization with senior leadership, communicating security risk, operational health, and strategic priorities to executive stakeholders.
 * Attract, develop, and retain exceptional security talent while building an inclusive, high-performing team that delivers measurable impact for Microsoft and its customers.


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