Director of Security Operations, Mojang Studios

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At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.

Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community.

Security is a foundational part of Mojang Studios . As the Director of Security Operations, you will be responsible for building a robust and sustainable plan for Mojang’s efforts, in shipping and maintaining secure experiences. In this role, you will work with teams across the studio and greater Microsoft to help prioritize the right next investments, and you will be responsible for building out artifacts (dashboards, reports, etc.) to help keep stakeholders and the overall studio informed and aligned on our collective progress.

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.

In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), and operations incident response
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years working with Cloud Services (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• 3+ years of large cross-team product management experience
• 3+ years working in Azure Kusto/PowerBI, Tableau, ElasticSearch or similar system

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP CISA CISM SANS GCIA GCIH OSCP Security+
• 2+ years leading a security function (e.g., Security Operations Center [SOC], threat and vulnerability management [TVM]).
• Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field OR 9+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection.

Security Operations Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 11, 2025.

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• Define security vision: Establish and communicate the security vision for Mojang.
• Develop and implement security initiatives: Lead security initiatives throughout Mojang by interpreting Microsoft's security requirements, producing reports, and collaborating with the wider Microsoft Gaming security teams.
• Partner with key teams: Collaborate with various teams to prioritize significant efforts around studio information security.
• Incident response: Develop and implement incident response plans, leveraging existing resources and tools to manage security incidents effectively.
• Security operational rhythms: Act as the connection point to securing groups at Microsoft to ensure the studio is aware of new requirements and policy changes.
• Build a security-first culture: Promote and establish a security-first culture within Mojang.
• Drive security scorecards: Own the Mojang security scorecard and manage syncs with security champs across the studio.
• Embody our Culture & Values.