Principal Software Engineering Manager

With Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR integration, Microsoft is redefining SOC Operations bringing the benefits of both SIEM and XDR into one. Our vision is to empower every SOC team to protect their entire digital estate and optimize for their unique environment and needs. The team delivers optimized protection that meets customers where they are, leading the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) + Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) market. To do so, we leverage cutting-edge cloud technology, big data, machine learning and AI to empower Security Operations Centers to defend against increasingly sophisticated and rapidly evolving cyberthreats.

Our team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate software engineer manager to join us in our journey. This position is a unique opportunity to be part of a world class team, building one of the most exciting security products in the cyber security space.

Join our dynamic and rapidly growing Threat Intelligence team at Microsoft! We are at the forefront of tackling new challenges in both Microsoft and Customer Threat Intelligence scenarios for SIEM and XDR. Our team is a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive group that embodies these values in everything we do.

At the heart of our team is a sense of accountability and a commitment to providing numerous opportunities for learning and career growth. We are dedicated to delivering best-in-class threat intelligence scenarios and experiences that enhance detection and response capabilities. Our innovative services bring both customer and Microsoft cyber threat intelligence to life, empowering security analysts to detect and prioritize known threats effectively.

Working with us means being part of a fun, impact-driven team that thrives on innovation and creativity. We are constantly exploring new technologies and looking for individuals who love to innovate. As an engineering manager, you will have the opportunity to build high-scale security cloud services and experiences, contributing to our ambitious product plans and seizing a plethora of opportunities for innovation.

If you're eager to make a difference and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want you on our team. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Oversee and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Ensure the team is motivated, aligned with project goals, and equipped with the necessary resources.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the security operations center's capabilities, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Project Management: Lead projects from conception through implementation, ensuring that all deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.
• Technical Expertise: Provide hands-on technical leadership on architecture, design, code reviews, development and quality assurance. Maintain a deep understanding of current technology trends and their implications for security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, data science, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of security solutions. Collaborate across partner teams in Microsoft.
• Security First: Identify potential security vulnerabilities and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that enhance the SOC's effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications –

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years' development experience with commercial grade software, with much of that experience in mission-critical and high available applications and services.
• 4+ years of experience developing robust, scalable and extensible solutions 

Other Requirements:

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:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

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