As a CO+I CE Field Service Engineer at Microsoft, you will join a dedicated team focused on maintaining the core infrastructure that supports services like Bing and Office 365. Your daily responsibilities include ensuring compliance with data center policies, managing programs related to your area of responsibility, and overseeing day-to-day operations in leased data centers. You will work closely with landlord partners and engineering groups to optimize operational efficiency, reduce incidents, and deliver on cost/energy initiatives. The role requires expertise in critical environment infrastructures such as UPS systems and generators, along with experience in IT infrastructure management. Ideal candidates possess a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and have worked on large-scale CE projects. This position demands proficiency in data center operations, service delivery, and fostering positive team dynamics within a global portfolio of over 100 data centers.
Skills
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Linux
Python
PowerShell
Terraform
Ansible
Prometheus
Grafana
Root Cause Analysis
RCA
FMEA
Change Governance
SLA Monitoring
Emergency Preparedness
UPS
Generator
AHU
Servers
SANs
Networking
What you'll do
Ensures compliance with data center policies and executes tasks.
Manages programs related to critical environment operations and maintenance.
Reduces high-impact incidents and human errors in the critical environment.
Supports delivery of cost/energy efficiency initiatives in data centers.
Coordinates CE audits, compliance verification, and reporting processes.
Establishes strong working relationships with engineering groups and partners.
What we're looking for
2+ years of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
Experience delivering server and network deployment projects in large-scale environments.
High School Qualification or equivalent educational background.
Knowledge and experience with Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator).
Ability to manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Market check
Salary context
This
$81,400–$161,800
range sits above
22%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$199,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$177,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Microsoft
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
Microsoft currently has
451 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.
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