Microsoft Security is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer II to join their team focused on protecting cloud services and securing critical customer data. This role combines technical depth in software engineering with operational expertise to maintain and improve large-scale cloud services.
The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and focuses on some of Microsoft's most complex security challenges involving petabytes of business-critical customer data. As an SRE II, you'll work on high-throughput multi-tenant services, collaborate across teams, participate in on-call rotations, and drive operational excellence through metrics and process improvements.
The role offers competitive compensation ($98,300 - $193,200 base salary range) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment options. This hybrid position allows up to 50% work from home flexibility while being based in Redmond, WA.
Key qualifications include 4+ years of technical experience, proven ability troubleshooting production issues in cloud environments, and automation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Azure, strong coding abilities in languages like C++/C#/Node.js, and excellent analytical and time management capabilities.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Microsoft's security mission while working with cutting-edge cloud technology and collaborating with talented teams. The role combines technical challenges with the chance to protect critical infrastructure and customer data at massive scale.
Microsoft offers a culture focused on growth mindset, innovation, and inclusion. They empower employees to achieve more while maintaining work-life balance through generous benefits and flexible work arrangements. Join Microsoft Security to help make the world a safer place while advancing your career in cloud security and site reliability engineering.