Cloud Network Engineer

For this position, you should be familiar with network protocols, network devices include network interface cards, pluggable optics, switches and routers. You should feel comfortable working with large-scale distributed systems that manage the network infrastructure that supports the Azure Cloud infrastructure as well as well in designing, building & operating the large-scale distributed systems that manage the network.

We are looking for a Cloud Network Engineer II to enhance and improve the platform, with an emphasis on DevOps -- the ability to problem management, script/program to support and operate a cloud-scale network.

The UDL team is focused on tracking and restoring network capacity as safely and rapidly as possible. You will need to be focused on identifying problems with chassis based network systems and regional network links across regions and systems. We need engineers who are passionate about network quality and experienced building robust and safe systems to repair faults.

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.

Responsibilities

• Harnessing Physical network data for precise failure analysis and proactive monitoring enhancements to improve network availability.
• Diagnosing and resolving network issues with minimal customer impact, backed by meticulous post-incident analysis as part of on-call responsibilities.
• Pioneering automated solutions to optimize network operations and incident management workflows.
• Streamlining network deployments by contributing to cutting-edge automation for rapid and efficient infrastructure expansion.
• Working with internal and external vendor engineers to troubleshoot issues found during Network health validation and field operations and drive for resolution.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND Extensive years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND base year(s) technical experience in network design, development, and automation
  

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

• Extensive 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 Extensive years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology,
• OR related field AND Extensive years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
  

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