Critical Environment Operations Specialist

Location: Boydton

** Overview*
* Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment Program 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, One Drive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers trainings and 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.

Microsoft's 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:*
* ** _Data Center Operations_*
* + Follows and adheres to processes and policy(ies) provided by security and safety governing partners. Reports immediately any safety or security issues or concerns. Participates in safety and security related Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes as appropriate. Makes recommendations for improvements to safety and security processes or procedures. Fosters and exhibits a culture of safety. Ensures no unauthorized or unescorted personnel access in secured production environments, ensuring alignment with security practices and standards.

Manages and regularly audits physical access lists for personnel accessing secured production environments and related systems. Conducts security risk assessments of data center operations and assesses the design, build, and delivery of technology, tools, data, and processes to meet high security standards with minimal guidance. Documents and tracks security Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifies and escalates action items.

+ Demonstrates conscientiousness on cost and adheres to budget requirements. Supports managers in creating budget forecasts. Provides input as needed to meet timely and accurate estimates on budget allocation. Manages POs end-to-end process, invoicing, accruals, and adheres to After-the Fact (ATF) policies. Supports and assists with the development of demand cost forecasts, drives awareness among direct-line managers on the business implications of service management issues.

Monitors the cost model and reporting systems to raise awareness with any risks to future forecasting, tracking, reporting of costs, security and operational risks, and dependencies for a campus, country, or region. Articulates level of importance on priorities needed to maintain availability expectations. Adjusts plans based on assigned financial spend for the year. Plans and works with business partners on executing their requirements to maintain adherence to data center availability, security, and safety.

Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency.

+ Engages with appropriate teams and resources to execute tasks or projects. Manages programs associated with area of responsibility.

+ Understands strategic vision and Microsoft's security initiatives as communicated by leaders. Identifies potential improvements aligned with this vision, including security enhancements.

+ Adheres to compliance and security standards with Data Center business units and contractual service agreements. Ensures third parties are compliant with Microsoft security, safety, and all…