The Physical Security Engineer at Microsoft plays a crucial role in managing and sustaining physical security infrastructure for various online services. This position involves overseeing the health of security systems across multiple locations and participating in on-call support rotations. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to improve security processes and ensure compliance with standards. This role offers significant opportunities for technical growth within a high-visibility area of investment for Microsoft.

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in relevant areas OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields AND 2+ years experience OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate or Master's Degree with additional years of experience in relevant fields.

• Program physical access control and video systems for new datacenter delivery.
• Provide inputs on security design standards and requirements for access control and video programming.
• Participate in on-call DRI rotation to support physical security systems.
• Assess data related to the health of security systems to identify gaps and recommend strategies.
• Manage physical security systems lifecycle support and compliance through regular meetings.
• Collaborate with partner engineering, project management, and design teams to improve the physical security environment.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.