The Cloud Network Engineer II role at Microsoft involves joining a dynamic team focused on solving complex challenges in mission-critical distributed systems. The position emphasizes automation, network design, and operations across various technologies, including data transmission and security measures. Candidates will work on systems that support Azure services in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with strict security policies. This role offers opportunities for technical and career growth while contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

• 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 OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR equivalent experience.
• Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to 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 pre-offer and post-hire.

• Design proactive solutions to optimize infrastructure, resolve issues, and improve performance using automation.
• Troubleshoot complex live site issues using deep knowledge of network components, tools, and APIs.
• Contribute to incident response across teams and ensure quality postmortems.
• Leverage data to assess impact, identify trends, and drive decisions that enhance network performance.
• Handle Layer 3 technologies, including IPv4, BGP, OSPF, and IPv6.
• Collaborate across teams to develop scalable, high-performance network designs.

• 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.