manager operations Data Center Engineer hybrid · Posted Jan 15, 2026

About this role

Microsoft is hiring a manager-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Melbourne, Australia. The posting calls out experience with Incident Response, Azure, Cloud Computing.

Role
Data Center Engineer
Function
operations
Level
manager
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Work mode
On-site
Department
Critical Environment Ops
Posted
Jan 15, 2026
AI Summary
Manager-level role overseeing critical environment operations across Microsoft's global data centers. Manages teams performing equipment inspections, maintenance monitoring, and facility operations for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Requires hands-on expertise in data center infrastructure and proven people management capabilities.

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Job description

from Microsoft careers
Overview

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Data Center Critical Environment Technician Manager.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I CE Technician Manager, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

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.

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