Physical Security Engineer

Overview

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 perform a key role in delivering & sustaining physical security infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. This will include managing the health of physical security systems across a portfolio of locations through break/fix operations, participating in on-call DRI rotation to provide support, ensuring that systems & hardware are configured in alignment with baseline standards, driving program improvements in partnership with other teams, and enabling the delivery of new datacenter capacity through programming access control and video systems. This is a high visibility position in an area of large and expanding investment for Microsoft and offers a terrific opportunity for technical and career growth. This is a flexible work opportunity role offering remote work from home or in person work as desired. We are focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offer trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Physical Security System Implementation

• Program physical access control and video systems as part of the delivery of new datacenters.
• Provide inputs on security design standards and requirements for access control and video programming to drive programmatic improvements.

Maintaining and Operating Physical Security Systems

• Participate in on-call DRI rotation to support physical security systems.
• Assess data related to the health of security systems and infrastructure to identify gaps, performance trends, compliance with system configuration standards, and recommend & execute repeatable strategies to address issues at scale.
• Continuously identify and execute improvements across the program to processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage physical security systems lifecycle support and compliance, hosting regular datacenter site meetings in partnership with security operations and facility management teams to proactively address site security system health, and coordinate maintenance and repair services with internal and external service providers.

Collaboration and Partner Experience

• Collaborate with partner engineering, project management, and design teams to drive strategic initiatives that help to improve security outcomes, reduce costs & complexity, and improve the overall effectiveness of the program.

Other

• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), and operations incident response.
• Holds a valid driving license that enables travel to and from the worksite, where required for the role.
• Important to Note: This role is located in Paris(South, South-East) or Madrid and requires onsite presence at that location

Background Check Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection.
  • OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Lenel Certifications, CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+ certification.

Security Operations Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Spain is € 47,200.00 - € 81,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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Security Operations Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across France is € 54,300.00 - € 90,700.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.