Senior Software Engineering Manager

The Infrastructure and Developer Platform IDP team within Microsoft Security plays a pivotal role in supporting the Defender suite by providing a foundational platform that simplifies service deployment enhances security and reduces operational costs Positioned at the intersection of C NET SDK development and Kubernetes this role is instrumental in enabling AI-driven development workflows across the Microsoft Threat Protection MTP organization By streamlining infrastructure and developer tools the IDP team empowers engineers to build and scale services more efficiently and reliably The Infrastructure and Developer Platform IDP team is a cornerstone of Microsoft s security strategy delivering the essential infrastructure that powers the Defender product suite By offering robust tools and frameworks IDP enables engineering teams to innovate rapidly while ensuring secure reliable and cost-effective service deployment Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices the platform supports seamless operations and global protection for millions of users reinforcing Microsoft s leadership in cybersecurity Responsibilities Define and drive the Kubernetes security roadmap ensuring alignment with organizational security and compliance requirements Establish and enforce best practices for securing Kubernetes workloads including network policies RBAC and supply chain security Partner with Microsoft Security Compliance and Platform Engineering teams to align Kubernetes security initiatives with broader security frameworks e g Microsoft SDL Defender for Cloud 1ES Lead the design implementation and enforcement of secure-by-default configurations for AKS and Kubernetes workloads Engage with internal and external security communities contributing to security standards and best practices within Microsoft Lead and mentor a team of security-focused engineers fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and operational excellence Establish team OKRs KPIs for measuring security improvements and operational effectiveness Qualifications Qualifications Required - 8-10 years of experience in software engineering 2-4 years of experience in a people management role Strong understanding of Kubernetes security concepts including network policies RBAC workload identity container runtime security and supply chain security Hands-on experience with Kubernetes on major cloud providers Azure AKS AWS EKS GCP GKE and security best practices for cloud-native workloads Familiarity with Terraform Pulumi or other IaC tools to manage Kubernetes deployments securely Experience implementing secure CI CD pipelines image scanning policy enforcement OPA Gatekeeper Kyverno and runtime security tools Falco Aqua etc Knowledge of detecting analyzing and responding to security incidents in Kubernetes environments Proven ability to lead security-focused engineering teams collaborate with security platform and developer teams and drive adoption of security best practices Experience with container-based development including Docker and Kubernetes Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service AKS security features including Azure Policy Microsoft Defender for Containers Azure AD workload identity and confidential computing Bachelor s Degree AND 4 years experience in software engineering or product development OR equivalent experience Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities Ability to work across different geographies including the United States Israel and India Experience using Azure DevOps for tracking planning and execution Qualifications Other Requirements - CKA CKS CISSP or other relevant security and Kubernetes certifications 4 years experience with workload and container orchestration using Kubernetes or a similar platform 4 years experience with container runtimes such as Docker Rkt runC and understanding how they interact with operating system components 4 years experience working in Linux environments Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CIS Benchmarks and PCI-DSS and ability to assess and mitigate risks in Kubernetes environments Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the