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We are looking for a Cloud Network Engineer 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:
Maintain & Operate Networks
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 Application Programming Interface (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 Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Equal‑Cost Multi‑Path (ECMP)
Apply technical knowledge of enterprise networking solutions for very large environments, at scale (e.g., Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)/Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS), routing, switching, Software-Defined Networking (SDN)/Network Functions (NFV), Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN), Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), and have knowledge of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technologies
Collaborates across teams to develop scalable, high-performance network designs and independently create design and implementation plans
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/SCI Security Clearance
Verification of U.S. citizenship
Nice to have:
Experience with network authentication systems such as Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) (Cisco ISE, DNA Center)
Possession of Industry certifications within the network Engineering CCNP or CCIE Route & Switch and work with industrial control systems