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Critical Environment Operations Manager

Microsoft


Job Location:

San Antonio, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 127600 - 229200
Posted: 6 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Microsofts Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) is the engine that powers our cloud services. AsaCritical Environment Operations Manager you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts over 200 online businesses including Bing Office 365 XboxOneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect integrity and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.



Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Empower a culture of safety securityand complianceinall aspectsofourDatacenteroperations
  • Lead a team of Mechanical Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsofts online services
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our Datacenters
  • MaximizeCritical Environment (CE) availabilityto ensure optimaloperationalefficiency
  • Reduce high-impactand human-error Critical Environment (CE)incidents yearoveryear
  • Deliver oncost/energy efficiencyinitiatives
  • Ensureroutine reportingto effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity and SLA monitoring
  • Establish and enhance strong working relationshipsand engagementwithour Engineering Groups (EGs) andbusinesspartners
  • Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Qualification or equivalent AND 6 years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g. providing IT services manufacturing warehouse retail military or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure)
    • OR equivalent experience
  • 1 year(s) people management experience.

Background Check Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 6 years enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs AND 6 years experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g. UPS Generator AHU) AND 6 years experience in physical IT infrastructures (e.g. Servers SANs Networking Capacity DC Rack/Enclosures structured cabling) AND Experience managing budget $1M.
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Math Telecommunications Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • 5 years experience leading diverse technical workforce or managing global and virtual teams.
  • Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control CompTIA Microsoft Network Certifications CCNA Certifications ITIL v3 Foundation Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications Leadership Development Certifications PMP CDCP.
  • BachelorsDegreeor Technical College certification in mechanical or electrical engineering and/or services
  • Experience working on large scaleCEprojects
  • Experience withthe operation ofIT infrastructure (Servers SANs Networking etc.)



Data Center Operations Management M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $127600 - $229200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $168900 - $253300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.


Required Experience:

Manager