Network Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

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$100,600–$199,000 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
Closes
Aug 30, 2026

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TL;DR · Network Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

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Join our HPC/AI team as a mid-level Network Engineer where you will contribute to designing and managing advanced networking infrastructure for large-scale AI training in Azure Cloud. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure network deployments, troubleshooting live site issues, and conducting root cause analysis. You will also manage incidents, perform testing and validation of network devices, and provide guidance on securely maintaining physical hardware. Essential skills include a strong understanding of networking components, automation tools, and incident management practices. Preferred candidates hold advanced degrees or extensive experience in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, with a focus on network design and development at scale.

Skills

Azure Kubernetes Terraform Python Ansible CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL Git Docker Nginx OpenStack Zabbix

What you'll do

  • Performs testing and validation of network devices, firmware, and configurations.
  • Triages, troubleshoots, and repairs live site issues with minimal disruption to customers.
  • Supports management of incidents by diagnosing and triaging technical problems.
  • Monitors network telemetry to identify patterns and suggest improvements.
  • Provides instructions for securely repairing and maintaining physical network hardware.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in a relevant field with 1+ year of network engineering experience or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and automating network infrastructure.
  • Ability to manage secure network deployments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing live site issues using problem management tools.
  • Skills in testing and validating network devices, firmware, and configurations.
  • Knowledge of monitoring network telemetry for error identification and improvement suggestions.

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