Cloud Network Engineer II

Microsoft Digital (MSD) is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer II to join their Infrastructure Engineering Services (IES) organization. This role is crucial in managing Microsoft's corporate hybrid hosting infrastructures and enabling workload migrations to Azure. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote at the Redmond campus.

As a Cloud Network Engineer II, you'll be at the forefront of Microsoft's modern network engineering process, working on innovative solutions while ensuring service reliability. The role involves network design and implementation, maintaining and operating networks, and supporting people and execution through collaboration and mentorship.

Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of networks and industry trends, creating bills of materials, participating in design reviews, troubleshooting network infrastructure, and managing deployments. You'll work with various network protocols including IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, and overlay technologies such as EVPN and VXLAN.

The position requires either a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in network design, development, and automation. Strong scripting skills in both Linux and Windows environments are essential.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time away. The base pay range for this role across the U.S. is $100,600 - $199,000 per year, with adjusted ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

This is an excellent opportunity for technology professionals who want to create global impact while working with Microsoft's cutting-edge products and services. The role combines technical expertise with business acumen, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in cloud network engineering while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.