In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Critical Infrastructure Network Engineering Manager. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations &amp; Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Critical Infrastructure Network Engineering Manager you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Your responsibilities will be to oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure for the organization. You will also be responsible for managing a team of network engineers, ensuring that they have the necessary skills, tools, and resources to perform their tasks efficiently and effectively. You will also be involved in planning and implementing network security policies and procedures, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any network issues that may arise. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, drive business impact, and improve network service availability. With a flexible workplace, you can work from home partially or fully and/or come to the office/lab on an as needed basis. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity &amp; Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider. Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!Required Qualifications:  <ul><li>7+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation<ul><li>OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation.</li><li>OR Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation</li><li>OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.</li></ul></li></ul>Background Check Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: <ul><li>Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>11+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation<ul><li>OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation</li><li>OR Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation</li><li>OR 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.</li></ul></li><li>1+ year(s) experience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network.</li><li>5+ years’ experience with network authentication systems such as TACACS+ (Cisco ISE, Duo) Possession of Industry certifications within the network Engineering CCNP or CCIE Route &amp; Switch and work with industrial control systems. </li></ul> 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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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 <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest" target="_blank">Accommodation request form</a>. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Responsibilities:People Management and Support<ul><li>Promote open information exchange, resolve intra- and inter-team issues, manage conflicts, remove barriers for agile priority shifts, and engage all stakeholders to meet mutual objectives and represent the organization effectively</li></ul>Network Design and Implementation<ul><li>Perform technical analysis and lead the design architecture of network plans for the enterprise, analyzing network &amp; security requirements of the business and architects’ solutions that include highly available and resilient designs.</li><li>Own and drive technical roadmap and strategy, through effective collaboration with architects, engineers, and senior leaders.</li></ul> Maintaining and Operating Networks<ul><li>Monitor network system state in compliance with current capacity plan guidelines, and network services budgets, including reviewing invoices from service providers for usage, errors, and inconsistencies, and adjusting where feasible.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain standards and best practices for network toolset environments with a focus on Fault Management and Capacity/Performance Monitoring tools.</li></ul>Project Management<ul><li>Lead and manage network engineering projects from inception to completion using Agile methodologies and DevOps-based tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.</li><li>Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and manage timelines and budgets, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the team.</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Embody our <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture" target="_blank">culture</a> and <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout%2Fcorporate-values&amp;data=04%7C01%7Closmit%40microsoft.com%7C27f2181d96804234953708d8f3b22d06%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637527293867882502%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=p3lkWaIXzH3t9t1hS9bOfKhtDFWPj6gi8zZU94LWRso%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">values</a>.</li></ul>