Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Microsoft is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to build, scale, and operate networking infrastructure for Azure Dedicated private and hybrid cloud solutions. The role focuses on designing end-to-end network architectures, integrating third-party platforms with Azure networking services, optimizing performance and security, and supporting automation, observability, and live-site operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end network architectures for Azure Dedicated environments, including hybrid connectivity, ExpressRoute, and SDN-based solutions
• Integrate and validate 3rd-party platforms (VMware, Nutanix etc.) with Azure networking services to deliver seamless customer experiences
• Optimize network performance, reliability, and security across large-scale, mission-critical cloud environments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal Azure teams and external partners to define standards, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive service improvements
• Contribute to live-site operations, automation, and observability initiatives to improve uptime and reduce manual interventions
• Enable customer scenarios such as workload migration, hybrid connectivity, and disaster recovery through robust networking designs and automation

Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • OR 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
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
  • OR equivalent experience
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
  • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
  • OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year(s) experience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network
• Foundation in networking concepts — BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, SDN, IPsec, and routing/switching architectures
• 1+ years experience with Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, Private Link, UDRs, VPN, NSGs) or equivalent cloud networking services
• 1+ years hands-on experience with enterprise network devices (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, etc.) and automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform, PowerShell)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in hybrid or multi-cloud environments