The Cloud Network Engineer II role involves joining a dynamic team focused on solving complex problems related to mission-critical distributed systems and data transmission across clouds. The position emphasizes automation, network design, and operations while ensuring compliance with strict security policies for both public and private sector customers. Engineers in this role will have opportunities for technical and career growth within Microsoft, contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration. The team is dedicated to delivering value in high-stakes environments and overcoming diverse technological challenges.

• 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 OR equivalent experience.
• Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• The successful candidate 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.
• This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

• 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, ensuring quality postmortems and analyzing historical data.
• Leverage data to assess impact, identify trends, and drive decisions that enhance network performance.
• Handle Layer 3 technologies, including IPv4, BGP, OSPF, IPv6, and ECMP.
• Collaborate across teams to develop scalable, high-performance network designs.
• Share information effectively across teams, manage dependencies, and seek feedback and mentorship.

• 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.