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Security Operations Senior Incident Commander

Microsoft

Multiple Locations, United States, U.S.
Full-Time
Posted Sep 15, 2025
0 days / week in-office - remote

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About the role

Security Operations Senior Incident Commander | Microsoft Careers

Responsibilities

  • Perform cyber defense incident and/or vulnerability triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential risk impact.
  • Make high-stake decisions that enable expeditious remediation of risk to protect customers and Microsoft.
  • Track and document cyber defense incidents from initial escalation through final resolution.
  • Provide tactical security decisions and coordinate enterprise-wide cyber defenders to resolve incidents.
  • Send timely and clear executive updates explaining the risk to customers and Microsoft.
  • Advise and validate customer notifications and/or authoritative security guidance for customers.
  • Conduct incident analysis, produce reports, and briefs informing threat landscape trends and future investment areas to improve security.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • OR 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), and operations incident response.
  • 5+ years of experience in information security incident handling and/or security operations.
  • 5+ years of experience triaging security vulnerabilities and driving product and/or service response.

Benefits

  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

About the Company

Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all.

Job Details

Salary Range

$119,800 - $234,700/yearly

Location

Multiple Locations, United States, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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