Physical Security Engineer

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · San Antonio, TX +1 · Security Operations Engineering

This role focuses on the implementation, maintenance, and operation of physical security systems within Microsoft's datacenters. Responsibilities include programming access control and video systems, supporting regional systems, assessing system health, and collaborating with partner engineering teams. The role requires experience in software development lifecycle, cybersecurity, and operations incident response.

What you'd actually do

  1. Program physical access control and video systems as part of the delivery of new datacenters.
  2. Partner closely with physical security operation center (PSOC) to support regional systems and problem management.
  3. Assess data related to the health of security systems and infrastructure to identify gaps, performance trends, compliance with system configuration standards, and work with peers to recommend and execute repeatable strategies to address issues at scale.
  4. Collaborate with partner engineering, project management, and design teams on initiatives that help to improve the physical security environment and improve the overall effectiveness of the program.

Skills

Required

  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), or operations incident response OR equivalent experience.

Nice to have

  • Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

What the JD emphasized

  • physical security systems
  • access control
  • video systems
  • datacenters
  • software development lifecycle
  • cyber security
  • anomaly detection
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) detection
  • threat analytics
  • security incident and event management (SIEM)
  • operations incident response