The Senior Critical Infrastructure Network Engineer role at Microsoft focuses on delivering critical environments infrastructure for cloud services such as Azure, Office 365, and Xbox. This position is part of the Cloud Operations & Innovation team, which emphasizes personal and professional development. The role involves network design, operations, and incident management to enhance network availability and scalability. With opportunities for technical growth and a flexible work environment, this position is vital for supporting Microsoft's global infrastructure.

• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR Master's Degree in the same fields with 3+ years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields with 4+ years of experience OR equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• 1+ year of experience delivering network designs into production with live site accountability.
• 5+ years of experience with network authentication systems such as TACACS+.
• Possession of industry certifications within network engineering such as CCNP or CCIE Route & Switch.

• Perform technical analysis and lead the design architecture of network plans for the enterprise.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain network or security hardware and software as needed.
• Participate in on-call DRI rotation to support Network Infrastructure services.
• Oversee complex infrastructure network or security projects, including design, deployment, and monitoring.
• Handle Layer 3 technologies and apply strong technical knowledge of enterprise networking solutions.
• Monitor network system state using tools such as SNMP, Sflow/netflow, and Telemetry.
• Collaborate with IT staff and business personnel in the creation and turnover of solutions for production-level operations.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.