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Senior Incident Coordinator at Microsoft

Required Skills

cybersecurityincident managementproject managementstakeholder managementoperational excellenceprocess improvementcross-functional coordinationstrategic initiatives

About the Role

Senior Incident Coordinator role at Microsoft's Detection and Response Team (DART), leading high-impact cybersecurity incident responses globally. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and operational improvements in incident management. Requires flexibility for on-call duties and occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary escalation point for critical cybersecurity incidents
  • Direct escalation handling and coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning for large-scale incidents
  • Analyze incident trends and drive operational improvements
  • Implement and maintain incident management frameworks

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

  • 4+ years professional experience in project management, operations, cybersecurity or related fields
  • 2+ years experience guiding stakeholders across multiple levels including executives
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours as required by incident response
  • Ability to meet Microsoft/customer security screening requirements including background checks

Nice to Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • Recognized subject matter expertise in incident management and response
  • Experience developing strategic initiatives in global/matrixed environments
  • Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop team members

Benefits & Perks

  • Industry leading healthcare