Microsoft Director Cybersecurity Defense & National Security Policy - 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

330987017

Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) / Government Affairshas an immediate opening for an experiencedpolicy issues related totechnology adoption formake meaningful contributionsmajor initiativesunderway to modernize Japan’s digital infrastructure for national security and defenseincluding efforts tocommercial cloud and AI solutions to accelerateupgrades tolegacy technology infrastructures well as tostrengthen cybersecurity in critical infrastructure and the defense industrial base

National Securitypolicy stakeholdersand industrythought leaders odefense modernization and, as well asefforts tocybersecurity posture and enhance interoperability withpartners and aThe role will partner closely withand act as a trusted advisor forin addition tos working ondefense policy issuesUS Alliesacross the

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Law, or related fieldAND6+ years work experience in the government, public policy, government affairs or related area.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• An experienced external spokesperson with business-level fluency in both JapaneseANDEnglish languages, alongside excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding incybersecurity, defense and national securitydomains, policies and trends.

• 公共政策、行政学、政治学、経営学、法学、または関連分野の学士号を取得していること、かつ政府、公共政策、政府関連業務または関連分野での実務経験が6年以上あること。または同等の経験を有すること。
• 日本語および英語の両言語においてビジネスレベルの流暢さを持ち、外部向けの広報経験が豊富であること。
• 優れた口頭・書面・プレゼンテーション・対人スキルを有すること。
• サイバーセキュリティ、防衛、国家安全保障分野における政策や動向に関する深い理解があること。

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably 10+ years of relevant work experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities.Tech industry exposure is a plus, and in bothpublic and private sector.
• Adept diplomatic skills with demonstrated capability to manage geopolitical challenges, and to engage with high-ranking governmentofficials, research/academic institutions, the media, or relevant industry associations.
• Self-directed and strong analytical skills with the ability to develop creative/simplified solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to counsel senior business leadership in the company with demonstrated capability to build and execute public policy programs that support business growth and policy objectives.

• 公共・技術政策の優先事項に関して戦略的な関係構築・管理を行い、提言・影響を与える業務において、10年以上の関連経験があることが望ましい。テクノロジー業界での経験があると尚良く、官民両方のセクターでの経験があることが望ましい。
• 地政学的な課題に対応できる外交的スキルを有し、政府高官、研究機関・学術機関、メディア、関連業界団体との関係構築ができること。
• 自律的に行動でき、複雑な課題に対して創造的かつ簡潔な解決策を導き出す分析力があること。
• 企業の上級経営陣に対して助言を行う能力があり、事業成長と政策目標を支援する公共政策プログラムの構築・実行ができること。

and execution

• Develop and leadMicrosoft’spublic policy strategy in Japan on issues at the intersection of national security/defenseand related IT infrastructure.
• Strategize and developaneffectiveoutreach plan as wellas help oversee relatedadvocacycampaignstoshape policy agendasandstrengthenmutual understandingbetween policymakers,defense/national security stakeholders, and Microsoft teamsonthe importance ofleveragingthe security and advanced capabilitiesofcloud-enabled AI/cybersecurityindefenseand national security contextsin Japan.
• Proactivelymonitorand mitigate related policy/regulatory risks as they arise.

Stakeholder management

• , develop, and nurture relationships with key government stakeholders, to protect Microsoft’s interests and position Microsoft as a responsible partnerinJapan’sdomestic IT ecosystemsupporting national security/defense.
• Develop and advanceappropriate relationshipswith industry bodies, policy think-tanks, civil society groups, academia and media,and orchestratingrelatedengagement across Microsoft internal stakeholderson policy issues related to technology adoption indefenseand national security.

• e the lead spokesperson and contributor toMicrosoft’sexternalthought leadershiponcreatingenablingpublic policiestosupport the adoption of cloud computing,AIand related technologies for cyber/national securityanddefensein Japan, as well asensuringthat related Government of Japanpolicies and investments support greater interoperability between regional allies anddefenseindustrial base partners, underpinned by secure cloud services.
• Speak at public foraand/orwith media/analysts, as well as working with regionalMicrosoftlegal, industry and government affairs teams on relatedpublications/blogs/whitepapers,andbeingavailable to speakwithcustomersandother stakeholders at

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• Serve as atrusted advisorand expertresource for Microsoft’s teams in Japan on public policy issues relating to technology adoption in national security anddefense, including securityand interoperabilityrequirements, procurement, fiscalandbudgetarypolicy, and other rules.
• Provide insights andalign with business segment leads to helpidentifyand advance business opportunitiesrelated toAI/cybersecurityadoptionandoveralldefenseand national security modernisation in Japan,as well askeepingbusiness leadership appraisedofregulatory/legislative/political trends and risksrelevanttobothdefense and civilian government cloud computing infrastructure in Japan.
• Engage and support the communications and marketing teams to align on key messages and talking pointsrelated to these topics.

• an advocate and leader for the ethics and compliance standards of the company,both with respect to ensuring compliance in the conduct of all external and engagement activities, and as