Microsoft

Adoption of Linux is increasing rapidly at Microsoft and as it grows, so does the threat landscape. In the Kevlar for Linux team, we work in close cooperation with other security teams on protecting Linux workloads by developing and continuously improving tools for detecting security events using eBPF, providing secure ways of accessing workloads and building the infrastructure that allows us to saturate our tools across the fleet.

As a Software Engineering Manager in Kevlar for Linux team you will contribute to better Linux security in Microsoft by leading a team of experienced Linux engineers in improving our Linux security events detection capabilities, inventing a new approach in deploying tools across Linux IaaS (VMs) and you will learn a lot about different special clouds Microsoft operates. You will learn about various compliance and security requirements and the practical challenges of implementing solutions for them and you will have an opportunity to influence the way Linux security goes in Microsoft. We offer flexible work opportunities.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• Lead and manage a diverse team of Linux engineers, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, development, to align on product requirements and deliverables.
• Drive the design, development, and delivery of feature work through the whole software development lifecycle
• Be a mentor, empowering software engineers to continuously learn, improve their skills, and grow their careers 
• Actively contribute to the development of the team's technical strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in Linux security at Microsoft.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR equivalent experience
• Engineering management experience
• Software engineering experience (C / C# / Python / Rust)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient understanding of Linux operating systems
• Linux systems programming and eBPF
• Infrastructure management and deployment automation systems
• Experience in security and/or compliance engineering

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 Accommodation request form.

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