Asia Cybersecurity Government Affairs Lead

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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.

The Asia Cybersecurity Government Affairs Lead will drive Microsoft’s engagement with policy decision makers and national cyber authorities on a wide range of cybersecurity issues. Priorities include shaping cyber policy and regulation, deepening cybersecurity government partnerships, and advocating for an accelerated transition from insecure, legacy IT systems. The role involves close partnership across Microsoft teams engaged on cybersecurity issues with government stakeholders in Asia, including engineering, security, sales, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cybersecurity engagement with government stakeholders, as well as in crafting complex government affairs campaigns. The candidate will be expected to thrive in a large, matrixed organisation working across functions to deliver impact.

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.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have both public and private sector experience, tech industry exposure is a plus.
• 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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• 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.