Cybersecurity Policy and Advocacy, European Government Affairs
Cybersecurity is a top priority for Microsoft and ever-increasing priority for our customers and governments around the world, particularly in Europe. Our European Government Affairs (EGA) team works with government, industry, and civil society stakeholders in Brussels and colleagues across EU capitals to engage and inform the development of corresponding regulatory and public policies that addresses emerging cybersecurity challenges and opportunities.
Microsoft’s Brussels EGA team is looking for a Government Affairs Manager to join its EU policy team and lead engagement and advocacy activities across the cybersecurity and digital policy landscape. The role will focus on shaping EU cybersecurity policy in particular through collaboration with internal colleagues in Brussels, Europe, and the U.S, as well as external industry partners and political stakeholders in Brussels and Europe. This will include representing Microsoft in relevant industry associations, external events, and direct engagements, as well as working with colleagues internally, particularly our Global Cybersecurity Policy team, to help shape Microsoft's positions and inform internal compliance considerations. While focused primarily on cybersecurity policy, the role will also be responsible for covering related and adjacent policy areas including cybersecurity standards, product certification, and more.
The successful candidate should have proficient interpersonal skills, cybersecurity subject matter expertise, and relevant government affairs experience and stakeholder networks. Desired skills also include familiarity with the wider EU political and commercial landscapes to help inform policy considerations and opportunities for Microsoft, our customers, and our political stakeholders. The Director should be able to clearly communicate complex technical and policy issues to different audiences internally and particularly externally and have a relevant academic or professional background in government affairs, cybersecurity, and/or political science.