Microsoft Security Engineering Manager 

United Kingdom, England, London 

959831270

In this role, you will manage a team of security researchers tasked with helping Microsoft engineers ship the most secure product possible. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with native code (C/C++), penetration testing (code audit, writing fuzzers, finding creative ways to break assumptions), a clear understanding of OS security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.

Required:

• Expertise in a software engineering or security-related field
• You have managed security-focused engineering teams
• Ample experience identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications
• Ability to create clarity, energy, and cohesion across the team

Preferred:

• Public track record of relevant security research, especially around vulnerability discovery
• Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture

• Lead and participate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products, including design review, code reviews, and fuzzing.
• Be the primary security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows, Azure, and devices.
• Identify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devices.
• Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protections and exploit mitigations.
• Interact with the external security community and security researchers.
• Collaborate with product teams to improve security and articulate the business value of security investments.