Site Reliability Engineer II

Microsoft's Cloud & AI organization is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer II to join their Red Team, which plays a crucial role in securing Microsoft's digital platforms and services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a team that actively tests and improves Microsoft's security posture across all services.

As an SRE II, you'll be responsible for managing and securing critical infrastructure that supports the red team's offensive security operations. Your role will involve building sophisticated automation for ephemeral attack infrastructure, managing isolated productivity environments, and implementing robust security policies and monitoring systems. This unique position requires balancing offensive security capabilities with maintaining stringent security standards.

The role is based in Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,600 to $199,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

You'll be joining a diverse team of engineers who are passionate about security and grounded in customer needs. The role requires a combination of technical expertise in systems administration, security engineering, and automation, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on Microsoft's security infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and security practices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, with a background in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration. Experience with security engineering, threat modeling, and DevOps practices is essential. You'll be working in an environment that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.