Microsoft Customer Security Officer 

Italy 

238034160

Solutions Area (delivering securityand services needed to keep their data and applications safe.Officer for ouracross Enterprise and SMC segmentAs a trusted advisor toCISO and boardyou will be the face of oursecurity initiatives and solutions, responsible for cultivating strongYour primary role involves understanding theirshort- and long-termsecurity needsexpert guidanceto enhance their security postureThe CSO will be part of the Calso ensuring senior leader enablement.They will play an active role in building out the account strategy, building trust withto drive successful strategic pursuitThey willactively engage in industry forumsdeep insights on security, privacy and regulatory requirements

Officer willalso be the strongest advocate and voice of theirindustry trends

and the Digital Crimes Unit to deliver onpriorities, goals, and

Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs):

• 10+ years of Industry experience, with 3-5 years as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), with direct responsibility for developing security strategies for global companies and/or governments and overseeing the implementation and execution of said strategies.A career profile that will enable the candidate to be a credible and compelling securityexecutiveandtrustedadvisor to C-level executiveswithproven ability to build and sustain relationships with external stakeholders in a strategic manner.
• Broad information security competency, coveringIdentity and Access Management, Security Operations (SOC), network security, SDL, cryptography, key management, hardware security modules, security architecture and design, operations security, legal/risk/compliance, and physical security.
• Deep and broad knowledge of security issues & trends, able to articulate the high-level Microsoft security strategy to both technical & non-technical audienceswitha detailedunderstanding of Microsoft 365 and Azure security frameworks, all service-level security capabilities (including details of defense-in-depth implementation – data encryption, data isolation, lock box, customer key, datacenter security, etc.), and all customer controls (identity & access management, RMS, encryption, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, compliance standards and ability to apply them in diverse business contexts., with detailed understanding ofcurrent compliance status for industry standard security & audit frameworks (such as ISO27001, HIPAA, SSAE16, FISMA, NIS2, etc.), and compliance features.
• Experienced & credible communicator who can cast security in the language of the business, discussing Microsoft’s security strategy withCISO& otherC-level executives and senior government representativesand comfortable navigating in complex andhigh-pressuresales scenarios.
• Demonstrate strongability to influence without authority to drive change

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Develop andmaintainindustryexpertise:The Customer Security Officermust stay up to date with the latest developments and advancements in security including new tech, competitors, and internal product and services offerings.
• Growth Mindset.Experience and passion for learning; implementing practices from others; trying, failing, and learning from both successes and failures; sharing practices and knowledge for others’ benefit.
• Problem Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to techncial challenges.

• Partner with area sales leadershipand account teamsin developing long termstrategic plans for key must win accounts in your area.
• Engage withcustomerCISO and otherC-suiteexecutives,to understand their strategicobjectives. Developand nurturetrusted advisor relationshipshelping CISOmature their security program byestablishingthe foundation for best of breed as well best of platformsecurityprogram architectureleveragingindustry frameworks and standards.
• Develop strategic,operational,and tactical recommendations tailored to each customer with the intentof improvingcustomersecurity postureand compliance position, aligned with

• Monitor and analyze emerging security trends, shareinsights with customersas well asour area leadershipandguidingthem through the potential impacts on their industry.
• BethetrustedSecuritypartnerbetweenMicrosoft and ourstrategic customersindeveloping,implementing,andexecuting ontheirsecuritypriorities,driving customer intent to buy and post sales deployment.
• Advise,coach,and train thearealeadership on MS security solution value prop andpositioning.Be the SME supportingarea senior leaderson security conversations inexecutiveforums as CISO roundtables,etc.
• Inalignment with Microsoft’s key priorities,establishcustomers’ securitystrategyand ensure execution of said strategywithkey C-suite customerstakeholders.
• Lead Security presentations, demonstrations,and workshops in Industry forums toprovidethought leadership on Microsoft’s Security portfolio.