Critical Infrastructure Network Engineer

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Date posted: Jul 09, 2024
Job number: 1734420
Work site: Up to 100% work from home
Travel: 0-25%
Role type: Profession
Software Engineering
Employment type: Full-Time
OverviewIn 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 Critical Infrastructure Network Engineer.
Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Critical Infrastructure Network Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the Critical Environments infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. This 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, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers training 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.
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.
Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automationOR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automationOR 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.Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automationOR 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 automationOR 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 automationOR 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.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.ResponsibilitiesNetwork 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 architecting 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.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connectMicrosoft 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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