The Critical Environment Industrial Controls Systems Engineer (CE IE) at Microsoft plays a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure of mission-critical datacenters. This position involves working with a team of professionals in the Information Technology and Critical Environments sectors to ensure the availability and security of industrial control systems. The CE IE will focus on project management, governance, and the execution of global initiatives related to ICS systems. The role emphasizes environmental sustainability and optimization while supporting Microsoft's cloud services.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, service engineering, systems engineering, or industrial controls OR equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree in a related field AND 3+ years technical experience in relevant engineering roles OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field AND 5+ years technical experience in relevant engineering roles OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) technical experience working with large-scale cloud or distributed systems.
• 3+ years of experience in an operational, mission-critical, 24x7x365 facility.
• 1.5+ years of experience in the design and/or commissioning of Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) in datacenter critical environments.
• 2+ years of experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical and mechanical systems.
• Project management experience with a focus on agile methodologies.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Established understanding of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and/or Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM) and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS), and/or Battery Monitoring Systems (BMS).

• Maintain ICS availability, data quality, service and change management, reporting, and the security of all ICS systems in the Data Centers.
• Manage site level ICS program and project management, and govern and directly participate in the execution of global initiatives related to ICS systems.
• Manage, service, and govern Microsoft’s electrical and mechanical industrial control systems (ICS) deployed within Microsoft’s datacenters.
• Govern logical and physical access, approval, and permissions related to all ICS systems, networks, workstations, and servers.
• Empower a culture of safety and security in global datacenter operations by complying with CO+I’s safety programs and policies.
• Develop positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• 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.