Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr Industrial Security Specialist/COMSEC Officer to join our National Security Team in Reston, VA. If you have expertise in managing National Industrial Security Programs in accordance with CFR 32 Part 117, and a working knowledge of Intelligence Community guidelines, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is built around a growth mindset that inspires excellence, fosters innovation, and encourages individuals and teams to bring their best every day. By embracing this mindset, we make customer-first decisions that lead to life-changing innovations impacting billions worldwide. We live our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering a culture of inclusion where every individual can thrive—both at work and beyond. You can be part of this transformative journey.

As a proud Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Cloud Service Provider (CSP), Microsoft plays a vital role in serving the federal government. Protecting our nation’s security and preserving national interests are vital to the safety and prosperity of the United States, and in this role, you’ll be part of ensuring that critical functions operate effectively and securely. If you have demonstrated leadership in supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, we invite you to apply for a key role in our National Security Team (NST). NST is responsible for overseeing the company’s industrial security program, enabling all U.S. Federal Government work.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in security program or program management or related field OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.

• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in industrial security policies and regulations, including Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and DoD Directives.
• Experience with analysis and evaluation of both hardware and software in support of Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense, and other Federal Government Agencies.
• Government Systems Proficient in using government security systems, including Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and Scattered Castles. Experience applying security risk assessment methodology to system development, including threat model development, vulnerability assessments, and resultant security risk analysis.
• COMSEC Knowledge Understanding and experience with government COMSEC requirements and protocols. Managing COMSEC, keying devices, lifecycle planning.
• Leadership Experience Proven experience working with senior government officials and corporate executives.
• Cultural Fit: Passionate and aligned with the company’s culture and values.
• Operational Security: Develop, create, implement, and support physical and operations security (OpSec) policies, plans, processes and training material that position the FSO and offices to operate in a manner that is compliant with relevant U.S. Government (and/or other unique
• Experience applying security risk assessment methodology to system development, including threat model development, vulnerability assessments, and resultant security risk analysis.
• Experience or knowledge of secure are construction in accordance with ICD 705 requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in security, security program management, security process implementation, process improvement, or equivalent experience.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and FSP polygraph (or equivalent).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Extensive experience with industrial security policies, including ICDs, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and DoD Directives..

Security IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.