Cloud Network Engineer

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 Cloud Network Engineer

Microsofts Cloud Operations & Innovation (COI) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Cloud Network Engineer you will perform a key role in delivering the Critical Environments infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts online services including Bing Office 365 Xbox OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure will include performing network design and/or network operations work to enhance the availability and scalability of the CE Network participate in on-call DRI rotation to provide support and perform complex incident management and problem resolution for network and security systems. This is a high visibility position in an area of investment for Microsoft and offers fantastic opportunities for technical and career growth. With a flexible workplace you can work from home partially or fully and/or come to the office/lab on an as-needed basis.

As a group COI 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.

Do you want to empower billions across the world Come and join us in COI and be at the forefront of the action!

Network Design and Implementation

• Perform technical analysis and lead the design architecture of network plans for the enterprise analyzing network & security requirements of the business and architects solutions that include highly available and resilient designs.
• Install upgrade and maintain network or security hardware and operating system and software as needed leveraging automation with experience in network hardware from Cisco Arista and Palo Alto.

Maintaining and Operating Networks

• Participate in on-call DRI rotation to support Network Infrastructure services.
• Oversee complex infrastructure network or security projects including design deployment and monitoring and perform complex incident management and problem resolution for network and security systems.
• Handle Layer 3 technologies including IPv4 BGP EIGRP OSPF IPv6 HSRP and VRRP. Apply strong technical knowledge of enterprise networking solutions for very large environments at scale (e.g. MPLS/BGP routing switching SDN/NFV EVPN VXLAN) and have knowledge of SD-WAN technologies.
• Monitor network system state using tools such as SNMP Sflow/netflow and Telemetry in compliance with current capacity plan guidelines and network services budgets including reviewing invoices from service providers for usage errors and inconsistencies and making adjustments where feasible.

Supporting People

• Collaborate with Information Technology staff and business personnel in the creation and turnover of solutions for production-level operations and act as a source for direction training and guidance for less experienced department staff demonstrating leadership ability in a fast-paced environment.

Other

• Embody our culture and values.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters 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 Bachelors 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.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years technical experience in network design development and automation
  • OR Bachelors 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 Masters 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 Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
• 3 years experience with network authentication systems such as TACACS (Cisco ISE Duo)
• Possession of Industry certifications within the network Engineering CCNP or CCIE Route & Switch and work with industrial control systems.

Cloud Network Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102100 - $202200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133800 - $219200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.

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