Software Engineer II - CTJ - Top Secret | Microsoft Careers

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US Posted 154 days ago $102,100–$202,200 / year

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TL;DR

Join the Microsoft Defender engineering team as a Software Engineer II, contributing to cutting-edge cloud security products that protect millions of computers from cyber threats. You will work on scalable and reliable services within government environments, collaborating closely with other teams to ensure high stability and performance. Your daily tasks include building and improving services, automating features based on customer requirements, and participating in an on-call rotation for production support. Essential skills include experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and proficiency in scripting languages. The role demands a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you will embody Microsoft’s culture of innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Azure Kubernetes CI/CD Git Linux Windows Python Shell JavaScript Azure DevOps GitHub Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Build and improve cloud services for scalability and reliability.
Contribute to the design and automation of service scale features.
Investigate and deploy fixes for pre-production and production issues.
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation within a secure facility.
Help deliver engineering systems and practices for complex cloud environments.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or willingness to obtain it.
2+ years of hands-on experience with Windows/Linux systems.
Experience debugging issues across operating system, application, and cloud layers.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language and knowledge of managed code.
Understanding of CI/CD concepts, Git, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps/GitHub.
Ability to support a 24x7 live site model and participate in on-call rotations.

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $177k

This role $152k

$89k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $147,500–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

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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