Physical Security Engineer

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day, and we need you as a Physical Security Engineer.

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Physical Security Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering and maintaining physical security infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services, including CoPilot, Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Your responsibilities will include managing the health of physical security systems across multiple locations through break/fix operations, participating in on-call DRI rotations for support, ensuring systems & hardware are configured according to standards, participating in program improvements with other teams, and enabling new datacenter capacity through programming access control and video systems. This position offers high visibility in a rapidly expanding area of investment for Microsoft and provides opportunities for technical and career growth. The role is flexible, allowing remote work from home or in-person work as desired. We focus on personal and professional development through trainings, career rotation programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure includes over 100 datacenters and 1 million servers worldwide, supporting services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses across over 90 countries. We prioritize environmental sustainability and operational efficiency to meet evolving business demands, maintaining Microsoft's status as a leading cloud provider.

Join us in CO+I and empower billions of people around the world

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience managing and administering physical security systems (Lenel and Milestone), with expertise in lifecycle management of security devices, video server configuration, security incident and event management (SIEM), IT, and operational incident response.
• OR a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements is required, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Lenel, Milestone, CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+.

Physical Security System Implementation

• Program physical access control and video systems for new datacenter deployments.
• Oversee security system design to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.

Maintaining and Operating Physical Security Systems

• Participate in on-call rotations supporting physical security systems.
• Assess system health data to identify gaps, trends, and compliance issues, and collaborate on strategies to address them at scale.
• Continuously improve processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage lifecycle support and compliance of physical security systems, coordinating maintenance and repairs with internal teams and external providers.

Collaboration and Partner Experience

• Work with engineering, project management, and design teams to enhance the physical security environment and program effectiveness.

Benefits and perks vary by employment type and location, including healthcare, educational resources, discounts, savings and investments, parental leave, generous time off, giving programs, networking opportunities, and more.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, gender, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, political affiliation, veteran or military status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please refer to our guidelines on requesting accommodations.