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Critical Infrastructure Network Engineer
 Microsoft | |
remote work
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 United States, Georgia, Atlanta | |
 Feb 11, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. 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. We are looking for a Critical Infrastructure Network Engineer to 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 trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. 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. *These roles are located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.*Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.*This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.
ResponsibilitiesNetwork Design and ImplementationPerform 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 NetworksParticipate 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 PeopleCollaborate 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.OtherEmbody our culture and values. | |