As part of Microsoft Azure, the Azure Networking team designs and builds the network infrastructure that powers hundreds of thousands of servers in datacenters around the globe, providing core network infrastructure services for Azure, Bing, and other Microsoft cloud services. In Azure Networking, we are at the very front of Cloud Computing, running one of the largest data center network infrastructures in the world. By joining this team, you will gain marketable experience in service-oriented network architectures and datacenter networking at a massive scale.
We are looking for a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to enhance and improve the platform, with an emphasis on devops -- the ability to script/program to support and operate a cloud-scale network. You should have extensive experience uncovering and addressing network and system related problems in large scale data centers. You should be someone who can work to quickly mitigate impacting incidents and restore service availability through a software enabled toolset.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
* 8+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
Other Requirements:
* Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
* Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in networking, scripting, and software development. Familiarity/hands-on experience with any network device operating systems (Sonic, Arista, Cisco, Juniper).
* Cisco CCNA (or equivalent) and experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and Windows servers.
* Experience with writing automation in languages such as Python, C#, and/or Java.
* Experience with writing scripts that use REST APIs, Syslog, XML, Streaming Telemetry, SNMP, and other Network Management Systems.
* Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals along with a strong understanding of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and Anycast routing.
* Experience managing and troubleshooting network issues.
* Experience working on large scale networks.
* Leadership, coordination, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently on complex tasks.
* Ability to serve as a technical team lead.
* Motivated to drive leading edge technologies.
* Understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, and AnyCast.
Responsibilities
* Lead and provide escalation support for datacenter network upgrades and operations.
* Oversee setting standards and the execution of various tests (new product/features qualification, interoperability, and regression) for proving the usability of various network hardware and software in Microsoft datacenters.
* Lead collaboration with partner development teams to integrate hardware into existing Azure SDN tooling.
* Work with internal and external vendor engineers to troubleshoot issues found during qualification and field operations and drive to resolution.
* Participate in “field technical support/on call rotation” to resolve issues with production networks.
* Maintain the documentation of test results and update the matrix of supported parts, ensuring proper asset management & maintaining lab documentation.
* Embody our Culture and Values.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work:
* Industry leading healthcare
* Educational resources
* Discounts on products and services
* Savings and investments
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Generous time away
* Giving programs
* Opportunities to network and connect
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