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Senior Cloud Network Engineer CTJ Poly

Microsoft


Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 119800 - 234700
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

We are looking for a Senior 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 problems.


We need your help overcoming these 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. Were 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.



Microsofts 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

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 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.

Network Design and Implementation

  • Handle Layer 3 technologies including IPv4 BGP OSPF IPv6 ECMP. Apply 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.
  • Supports design and security reviews to prevent issues pre-release using expertise in network implementation telemetry and root cause analysis.
  • Collaborates across teams to develop scalable high-performance network designs and independently create design and implementation plans.

Supporting People and Execution

  • Shares information effectively across teams manages dependencies and seeks feedback and mentorship.
  • Embody our culture and values.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field 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 Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field AND 4 years technical experience in network design development and automation OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:

  • The successful candidate must have anactiveU.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with accessto 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 are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated securityclearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provideclearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloudbackground check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically this position supports United States federal state and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement citizenship will be verified via a valid passport or other approved documents or verified US government Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate 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 Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field AND 6 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 8 years technical experience in network design development and automation
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 1 year(s) experience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network.
  • 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.


Cloud Network Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119800 - $234700 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 $160200 - $261000 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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