As a Cloud Network Engineer II at Microsoft Digital, you will design, deploy, and operate the global wired access network infrastructure that supports Microsoft's business operations. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies in networking, automation, and AI to enhance network design and operations. You will be part of a team that emphasizes innovation and collaboration, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across various Microsoft facilities. Your contributions will help redefine enterprise networking and improve operational efficiency.

• 5+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) of technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise or campus wired networks.
• Experience with Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking fundamentals.

• Help create and maintain wired network designs, standards, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Deploy and migrate wired network infrastructure across corporate campuses and customer-facing facilities.
• Coordinate deployment partners and vendors to ensure solutions are implemented and documented.
• Engineer and support enterprise network services including switching, routing, and authentication.
• Implement modern campus fabric and access technologies.
• Provide end-to-end network engineering support for Microsoft Customer Experience Centers.
• Evaluate, test, and onboard new networking platforms and technologies.
• Develop and maintain automation, tooling, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Contribute to Microsoft's vision for Agentic Network Engineering.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and inventory.
• Support security, compliance, and Zero Trust principles.
• Participate in a DRI / on-call rotation to monitor and improve service availability.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, security teams, and service owners.

• 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.