[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Microsoft jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Microsoft # Principal Applied Threat Intelligence Manager United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston Manager or lead $142,800 - $274,800 per year Research & Science Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted August 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556870681) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Principal Applied Threat Intelligence Manager ## Job description Manage a team of Applied Threat Intelligence analysts to lead with AI to understand the threat landscape and the latest attacker tradecraft. Track threat actors, including financially motivated threat actors; their infrastructure, their targets, and their shifting techniques, tactics, and procedures. Translate complex technical findings into clear, prescriptive guidance for security operations teams, executives, and the broader defender community. Mentor analysts and contribute to tradecraft, analytic standards, and team-wide knowledge sharing. Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection. ○ OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection. ○ OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 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 government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship‑based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection. ○ OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 8+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection. ○ OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 12+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection. 3+ years people management and/or informal/indirect team leadership experience. 10+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, incident response, or a closely related security discipline. Attribution experience creating threat groups, assessing connections between established threat groups, and communicating attribution assessments to internal stakeholders and customers in a timely manner. Demonstrated experience producing finished threat intelligence reporting for technical and/or executive audiences. Understanding of adversary tradecraft, the cyber kill chain, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, the Diamond Model, and structured analytic techniques. Written and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio of public or customer-facing intelligence writing. Experience tracking and defending against financially motivated threat actors. Experience with endpoint, cloud, network, and identity-based attacks and datasets. Experience with AI tools and large language models, building agents and skills for information security applications and pipelines. Understanding of network protocols and analytical experience with network infrastructure data & telemetry. Reverse-engineering with static and behavioral binary analysis experience. Functional understanding of common threat analysis models such as the Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK. Programming or scripting background (Python, PowerShell, C#, C++, etc.) MSecR #MSSecurity Security Research M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston - Pay: $142,800 - $274,800 per year[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556870681) ## More jobs at Microsoft ### [Senior Security Research Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/e83d99cced9c8aa7347a/) United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston ### [Senior Security Researcher - CTJ - Secret](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ca5f1d307710665e2163/) United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston ### [Senior Business Manager, AGC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/4c054761ef086fc7908c/) United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston ### [Senior Quantum Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ab112c3fa5596add8ea2/) United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston ### [Senior Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/5a297a8c929afc92f74e/) United States, Washington, Redmond, Virginia, Reston ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cybersecurity Intelligence Senior Associate — Applied Cyber Threat Research (ACTR)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/d300e5ddc37e81aa06bf/) JPMorganChase · Tampa, FL, United States ### [Sr Threat Intelligence Investigator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/16bf3507e7bc19380b2d/) Oracle · Nashville, TN, United States ### [Information Security Engineer - Cyber Threat Intelligence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/aabdb4d127d5891221a8/) Williams-Sonoma · San Francisco, CA, United States ### [Principal Threat Intelligence Engineer - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/23b41e13249fda5bc3fd/) UnitedHealth Group · Washington D.C., District of Columbia ### [Sr. Principal Threat Intelligence Engineer- Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/940ce5b2b1819617f637/) UnitedHealth Group · Washington D.C., District of Columbia [Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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