Senior Service Engineer - CTJ - Top Secret | Microsoft Careers

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Nov 25, 2026

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This role $177k

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Service Engineer - CTJ - Top Secret | Microsoft Careers

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Microsoft is seeking a Senior Service Engineer to join its Secure Cloud Access (SCA) group within the Microsoft Specialized Clouds organization. This fast-paced team focuses on enabling secure data transmission and access between enclaves in highly regulated industries, requiring expertise in mission-critical distributed systems. The role involves responding to incidents during on-call rotations, troubleshooting complex issues, and deploying fixes while contributing to service architecture improvements through automation and software development. Engineers will design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. Key skills include proficiency in Linux Bash, Windows PowerShell, Python, Ansible, ARM/Bicep, and CI/CD systems integration, alongside a deep understanding of cloud networking, physical infrastructure, and secure configuration management practices.

Skills

Python Linux Bash PowerShell Ansible ARM Bicep CI/CD Azure Debian Ubuntu Red_Hat PKI Networking Hybrid_Cloud Infrastructure_as_Code Secrets_Management Version_Control Security_Appliances

What you'll do

Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues during on-call rotations.
Improves service architecture through automation, software development, and networking with minimal guidance.
Designs and implements Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to manage hybrid cloud infrastructure securely.
Authors and maintains IaC templates for deploying network, compute, storage, identity, security controls in isolated environments.
Stays updated on evolving technology landscapes related to cloud networking, automation, and Linux distributions.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in software engineering, network engineering, or related technical field.
Proven expertise in scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
Hands-on experience with Linux distributions including Debian, Red Hat, and Ubuntu.
Experience building and operating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using ARM/Bicep or similar tools.
Familiarity with integrating IaC into CI/CD systems for automated infrastructure deployment.
Understanding of applying IaC to hybrid environments, including networking and security appliances.
Active TS clearance and eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI with polygraph.

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