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Microsoft · 6 hours ago

Cloud Network Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $160K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Contributes to testing and validation of network devices, firmware, and configurations; defines and implements test cases with existing automation tools.

Monitors network telemetry and performs basic analyses to triangulate failures, with guidance from other engineers; makes suggestions on possible improvements to monitoring based on observations.

Works within a team of engineers to manage network deployments; works with a machine-readable definition of the network deployment.

Provides instructions to datacenter or network site staff/technicians on how to repair, replace, and maintain physical network hardware and components deployed in production.

Assists with the design of process or technology solutions that resolve issues with processes, physical network devices, and/or tooling, and identifies deficiencies in existing systems and designs with guidance from other engineers; ensures solutions deliver high-quality improvements against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Triages, troubleshoots, and repairs basic live site issues using troubleshooting guides and standard tooling with minimal disruption to customers; occasionally participates in on-call/Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) duties.

Contributes to the development or modification of network automation tools with guidance from other engineers to make efficient use of infrastructure and resources by automating performance of various tasks related to network operations, testing, and incident management.

Supports the management of incidents across one or more workstreams by applying technical knowledge to diagnose and triage issues with guidance from other engineers; takes notes during incidents and participates in post mortem and root cause analysis processes.

Demonstrates knowledge of data with guidance from other engineers and can describe a limited range of defects and their relevance to product and service targets.

Assists in analyzing capacity issues across simple transfer protocols and identifies network components that may need to be modified or replaced with guidance from other engineers; provides recommended changes to hardware and/or network components to internal teams working with external partners and suppliers to improve capacity.

Assists in gathering and processing information required to complete Bills of Materials (BoMs) and helps translate components of high-level designs for datacenters or network sites into low-level designs; collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop network infrastructure within existing datacenters or network sites with guidance from other engineers.

Develops an understanding of quality assurance and network or code review processes by assisting in identifying risks and classes of bugs and becoming familiar with essential details related to network implementation (e.g., physical connectivity, power, protocols, telemetry) and design qualification with guidance from other engineers.

Assists in the design of reliable, scalable, and high-performance network features or components with guidance from other engineers.

Develops knowledge of network technologies to draw insights that aid in network design, implementation, and operation.

Qualification

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Network DesignNetwork AutomationPythonAPIsCCNAIndustrial Control SystemsFast Learning

Required

2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Experience in at least one programming language (preferably Python and APIs)

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Preferred

5+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Industry certifications within the network Engineering CCNA or similar

Any experience with industrial control systems

Education or Experience in Python and APIs as they relate to Network Automation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter, self-motivated, directed, and passionate

Ability to learn very quickly in a fast-paced environment

Company

Microsoft

Glassdoor

4.3

Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

Founded in 1975

Redmond, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.microsoft.com

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