Asia Cybersecurity Government Affairs Lead
20 hours ago
The Microsoft Global Affairs team for Asia is seeking an experienced professional to lead engagement on government affairs and public policy issues related to **cybersecurity**. Governments across the region are rapidly advancing cyber regulatory frameworks, strengthening protection of critical infrastructure, and investing in secure digital services for essential functions and the broader economy. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the policy environment for secure technology adoption across Asia.
There is flexibility in location for this role, with a preference for** Singapore, Tokyo, or Sydney.**The position will require **travel across Asia** and occasional travel beyond the region.
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.
**Responsibilities**:
- ** Develop and lead** the execution of government affairs and public policy strategy on **cybersecurity** across Asia, including public sector cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure.
- ** Engage** with policymakers and national cyber authorities to shape laws, regulations, and frameworks that enable secure adoption of cloud, AI, and digital services, and the **transition away from insecure, legacy IT systems**.
- ** Work across cybersecurity teams** in **CELA** (Corporate, External & Legal Affairs) and the rest of Microsoft to bring the best of the company’s cybersecurity expertise and resources to engagements with government stakeholders—ensuring that policy advocacy and technical solutions are fully aligned and mutually reinforcing.
- ** Provide insight** to internal teams on policy trends affecting cybersecurity and their implications for Microsoft and its customers in Asia.
- ** Strengthen mutual understanding** between policymakers, national cyber authorities, and Microsoft teams on the importance of robust cybersecurity protection, especially in the government and critical infrastructure sectors.
- ** Build partnerships** with think tanks, researchers, and industry leaders on cybersecurity issues.
- ** Collaborate closely** with Microsoft’s engineering, security, and compliance teams so advocacy is grounded in technical and operational realities.
- ** Serve as an expert resource** for Microsoft’s teams in Asia on public policy issues relating to cybersecurity.
**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, or a related field AND 8+ years of work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, or related area.
- ** OR** equivalent experience.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills with fluency in English _(additional Asia language fluency is a plus)._
- Deep understanding in cybersecurity domain, policies and trends.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Adept diplomatic skills with demonstrated capability to manage geopolitical challenges for Asia region, and to engage with high-ranking governmental authorities, research/academic institutions, community, or relevant industry associations.
- Ability to counsel senior business leadership in the company with demonstrated capability to build and execute public policy programs that support business growth and policy objectives.
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