Critical Environment Technician Intern
Microsoft · Melbourne, Australia · Critical Environment Ops
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a junior-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Melbourne, Australia. The posting calls out experience with Azure, Cloud Computing.
- Role
- Data Center Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- junior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Department
- Critical Environment Ops
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
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Job description
from Microsoft careersJoin Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team – the engine behind our global cloud services. As a Critical Environment Technician Intern, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the infrastructure that powers products like Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Xbox, and OneDrive.
At Microsoft, we live our values by fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. This internship offers hands-on experience, professional growth opportunities, and access to training programs.
Our global network includes hundreds of datacenters and millions of servers serving over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in more than 90 countries. Sustainability and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver world-class cloud solutions.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of the team that empowers billions worldwide.
Responsibilities
As a CET Intern, you will:
Work onsite at our datacenters in Melbourne, Australia.
Carry out basic operational tasks such as site rounds, recording observations, and taking measurements under supervision.
Learn to operate critical systems safely and professionally, with the opportunity to earn your Microsoft CET Level 1 certification.
Monitor and inspect facility equipment (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety systems) and report abnormal conditions.