Critical Environment Field Service Engineer (CEFSE)

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $84,400–$168,800 / yr
Posted: 81 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Field Service Engineer (CEFSE)

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As a CO+I CE Field Service Engineer at Microsoft, you will join a critical team responsible for maintaining the core infrastructure of online services such as Bing and Office 365. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring compliance with data center policies, overseeing day-to-day operations in leased datacenters, and coordinating with landlord partners to maximize operational efficiency. You will manage mechanical and electrical equipment, participate in root cause analysis, and support emergency preparedness plans. Additionally, you will contribute to best practices across the global datacenter portfolio and mentor colleagues while maintaining a focus on safety and security. The role requires experience in critical environment infrastructures, IT infrastructure operations, and large-scale projects, along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical certification in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL AWS Terraform Python Bash Git Linux Windows Server Networking SANs UPS Generators AHU Root Cause Analysis Risk Mitigation MOP/SOP/EOP FMEA Emergency Preparedness Data Center Operations

What you'll do

Ensures compliance with data center business units and service-level policies.
Oversees day-to-day operations of mechanical and electrical equipment in leased Datacenters.
Supports delivery of Datacenter’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plans.
Coordinates CE audits and compliance verification as needed.
Establishes strong working relationships with Engineering Groups and Landlord partners.

What we're looking for

2+ years of industry experience in datacenter or critical environment facility operations.
Bachelor’s Degree or technical college certification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator).
Experience working on large-scale CE projects and IT infrastructure operation.
Proven ability to adhere to safety and security policies in data center operations.
Strong collaboration skills for cross-disciplinary teamwork and best practice sharing.

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