Senior Network Engineer

Do you want to contribute to Microsoft s vision of empowering every person and organization to achieve more with the power of cloud computing Are you eager to work at the forefront of Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence and the broad spectrum of advanced technologies that drive modern cloud infrastructure and services Join the Azure Specialized team in India where you can make a real difference by designing delivering and operating cloud-scale systems We are responsible for Infrastructure offering for specialized workloads bare-metal and software capabilities on Azure involving large-scale specialized solutions like Azure VMWare Solutions SAP Oracle Epic Healthcare systems AI Infrastructure and more We are looking for customer-focused and passionate engineers from diverse computer science fields like hardware operating systems networking security distributed design and enterprise solutions with focus on quality and sustainability Your ability to be the customer advocate focus on service first and part of a team that tears down silos to deliver the best customer experience will be critical for team s and your success Responsibilities Network Design and Architecture Develop and implement network solutions tailored to the organization s strategic goals ensuring scalability performance and security Automation of complex workflows using scripting or networking tools to simplify management Customer first vision Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements for mission critical workloads and build seamless experiences to deploy them in Azure Monitoring and Troubleshooting Proactively monitor network performance identify potential issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime Documentation Create and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations processes and system upgrades Project Leadership Lead network-related projects coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of solutions Stay abreast of emerging computing technologies tools and trends evaluating their potential application in enhancing our infrastructure and services Collaborate with other engineers teams partners and PMs to deliver mission critical workloads in a fast-paced environment while ensuring value-to-customers and live-site excellence Lead mentor and guide engineers in the team bringing clarity creating energy and driving results Qualifications Required Qualifications 8 years of experience in network engineering with a proven track record of managing complex network systems Bachelor s degree in computer science or equivalent experience Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP ISIS OSPF RIPv2 and EIGRP Exposure to network encapsulation technologies such as VLAN GENEVE EVPN and VXLAN Hands-on experience on physical network devices such Cisco Nexus or Juniper or Arista Demonstrates proficiency in designing implementing and maintaining network infrastructure Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on solving critical network issues efficiently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders or customers Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as CCNP CCIE or equivalent are highly desirable L2 L3 network device configuration troubleshooting topology design Troubleshooting switching and routing in hybrid production environments L3 Routing Protocols BGP ISIS OSPF RIPv2 EIGRP L2 Switching VLAN VXLAN EVPN GENEVE SD Networking and Architecture VMware NSX HCX Network Design Reliability resiliency scalability cloud infrastructure Network Troubleshooting Performance analysis packet capture troubleshooting tools Network Automation Python scripting PowerShell auto-mitigation of issues Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the azurecorejobs