Critical Environment Industrial Controls Systems Engineer

Microsoft•Dulles, VA

19h•$102,100 - $202,200•Onsite

About The Position

In alignment with Microsoft values, this role cultivates an inclusive work environment and is crucial for impacting culture daily. As a Critical Environment Industrial Controls Systems Engineer (CE IE), you will work with a dynamic team of industry professionals across Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) within Microsoft's 24x7x365 mission-critical datacenters. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers our cloud services, and as a CO+I CE IE, you will play a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. CO+I is focused on personal and professional development, offering trainings and growth opportunities such as Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure includes a large global portfolio of over 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers, managed by subject matter experts supporting over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. Environmental sustainability and optimization are at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations as we meet evolving business demands. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals, building on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Requirements

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.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or applicable field experience in Critical Environments, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical
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 including the Modbus and BACnet protocols.
2+ Years of experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical systems (Power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, and related controls systems) and mechanical systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, DX Refrigerant, Evaporative, and related controls systems)
Project management experience with a focus on agile methodologies.
Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential.
Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Ability to balance competing demands for resources and adapt to changing priorities.
Proven ability to deliver projects on-time and adherence to deadlines.
Provide meaningful and timely reporting for weekly success metrics.
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)

Responsibilities

Maintaining ICS availability, data quality, service and change management, reporting, and the security of all ICS systems in the Data Centers.
Site level ICS program and project management, and both govern and directly participate in the execution of global initiatives related to ICS systems.
Managing, servicing, and governing Microsoft’s electrical and mechanical industrial control systems (ICS) to include servers, applications, networks, and device infrastructure deployed within Microsoft’s 24x7x365 mission-critical datacenters.
Governing logical and physical access, approval, and permissions related to all ICS systems, networks, workstations, and servers that provide datacenter monitoring and controls.
Empowering a culture of safety and security in global datacenter operations by complying with CO+I’s safety programs and policies and completing compliance knowledge assessments.
Developing positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Embodying our culture and values.