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Physical Security Engineer

Microsoft

Elkridge, Maryland, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Physical Security Engineer Role at Microsoft

In alignment with Microsoft values, we seek a Physical Security Engineer to deliver and sustain robust physical security infrastructure for Microsoft's Sovereign Cloud program. You will manage break/fix operations, oversee application and infrastructure management, and participate in on-call DRI rotation support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage physical security systems’ health and break/fix operations.
  • Ensure hardware configuration meets customer requirements.
  • Drive program improvements in partnership with other teams.
  • Program and manage access control and video systems for new datacenter capacity.
  • Participate in business continuity planning and on-call support.

About Microsoft CO+I

Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) supports over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses globally with over 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. The role offers extensive opportunities for technical and career growth including training, certifications, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Key skills/competency

  • Physical Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Break/Fix
  • DRI
  • Access Control
  • Video Systems
  • Datacenter
  • Business Continuity
  • Cloud Operations
  • Technical Growth

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to physical security and infrastructure expertise.
  • Highlight technical skills: Emphasize break/fix and DRI experience.
  • Research Microsoft: Understand CO+I culture, values, and initiatives.
  • Practice scenario responses: Prepare for situational and technical questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review physical security system configurations.
Study break/fix troubleshooting methods.
Brush up on access control programming.
Understand video systems integration basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a conflict resolution scenario.
Explain teamwork during on-call rotations.
Discuss handling stressful operational issues.
Share experience with rapid problem solving.