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We are looking for a Cloud Network Engineer II to join a fast-paced team and solve complex problems in the domain of mission-critical distributed systems spanning data transmission across clouds. Our team works across all facets of isolated system engineering but we are responsible for a large diversity of technologies and challenges, including process automation, Wide Area networking design, operations and implementation, physical fiberoptic cables, how to route packets across a global network as fast as possible, DNS, protection against DDoS, and many other challenging problems. We need your help overcoming these challenges. In this role, you will have the opportunity to automate, build, deploy and support systems which enable a broad set of Azure services to be consumed by customers in a highly secure and regulated industry. The systems you help support are required to meet strict security policy and assurance requirements of both public and private sector customers. We’re looking for engineers and leaders passionate about delivering value to customers in mission critical environments and eager to take on a fantastic opportunity that offers technical and career growth with Microsoft.
Job Responsibility
Designs proactive solutions to optimize infrastructure, resolve issues, and improve performance using automation and simple designs
Troubleshoots complex live site issues using deep knowledge of network components, tools, and APIs
ensures sustainable, automated fixes with minimal customer impact
Participates in on-call duties and mentors others
Contributes to incident response across teams, ensures quality postmortems, and analyzes historical data to identify and prioritize recurring issues
Leverages data to assess impact, identify trends, and drive decisions that enhance network performance and customer experience
Handle Layer 3 technologies, including IPv4, BGP, OSPF, IPv6, ECMP
Apply strong technical knowledge of enterprise networking solutions for very large environments, at scale (e.g., MPLS/BGP, IS-IS, routing, switching, SDN/NFV, EVPN VXLAN), and have knowledge of SD-WAN technologies
Collaborates across teams to develop scalable, high-performance network designs and independently create design and implementation plans
Shares information effectively across teams, manages dependencies, and seeks feedback and mentorship
Embody our culture and values
Requirements
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR equivalent experience
active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
verification of U.S. citizenship
pass Microsoft Cloud background check
Nice to have
Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 5+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR equivalent experience
Experience with network authentication systems such as TACACS+ (Cisco ISE, DNA Center)
Possession of Industry certifications within the network Engineering CCNP or CCIE Route & Switch and work with industrial control systems
What we offer
Benefits and other compensation as per Microsoft corporate pay