The Microsoft Corporate, External and Legal Affairs team for Asia has an immediate opening for an experienced professional to lead the team’s engagement on government and public policy issues related to defense & national security. Governments across the region are investing deeply in technological capabilities for national security and defense, including leveraging commercial cloud and AI solutions. National security considerations are also accelerating efforts to upgrade legacy technology infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity in the defense industrial base. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to these efforts. 

The Asia Defense & National Security Government Affairs Lead will lead Microsoft’s engagement with policy decision makers and on public policy issues relating to defense, in partnership with other teams including those responsible for sales, engineering and security compliance. The person in this role will partner closely with the US Government Affairs team in Washington DC, focusing on US Indo-Pacific defense policy issues and Ally & partner relationships. The role would suit candidates with deep expertise working with government and other stakeholders on technology and national security issues, with enthusiasm for working across functions to achieve impact in a large, matrixed organization.  

There is some flexibility in location for the role, with a preference for Singapore, Tokyo, or Sydney. The role will involve travel across Asia and occasional travel beyond the region. 

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