Principal Network Architect

Microsoft

Aug 10

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
9+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ 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 4+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
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.
5+ years experience with mission-critical systems like datacenter, healthcare, oil, military, or utilities
5+ years experience with designing systems and/or developing products for industrial or mission-critical environments.
Other 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:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, computer science, architecture
Experience with cross-disciplined systems design (electrical, Information Technology (IT)/Telecom, supervisory control and data acquisition).
Experience with Data center thermal systems design, analysis, and optimization of cooling systems for data center environments, hydronics, cooling distribution, liquid to liquid and liquid to air heat exchangers.
Data Center Electrical Systems design, energy back-up and uninterrupted power supply, medium voltage switch gear, low voltage power distribution

Responsibilities

Actively refines how customer, business, and technical requirements influence large-scale network architectures by working with engineering and Program Management teams. Drives architecture reviews across organizations to open dialogue and ensure networks meet compliance standards and can deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); directs action in response to feedback to enable timely and cost-effective implementations.
Develops high-level designs of highly complex datacenters or network sites based on an end-to-end expertise in network infrastructure, operational needs, functions and capabilities of network equipment, power and cooling systems, floor plan layouts, and the movement of people and equipment. Defines mutual objectives and expectations for partnerships with internal (e.g., data center engineering teams, procurement, sourcing) and external partners (e.g., architects, contractors, hardware suppliers) to implement design solutions that meet functional, operational, and customer or business requirements; articulates the impact of design choices and defines new standards and best practices for the development of datacenters or network sites across the business and industry.
Identifies gaps in network technologies and defines Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics that drive a long term strategic direction to define reliable, scalable, cost effective, and high-performance network architectures and designs; drives the industry to the formulation problem statements and gains community consensus for solutions.
Defines and influences standards for design, network or code, and security reviews across the business by applying expertise in large-scale network implementation, available technologies, aggregate insights from telemetry and production data, and root cause analysis, as well as best practices in identifying and implementing solutions. Drives the adoption of practices across the business to improve capabilities to identify risks and prevent classes of bugs, as well as standards that emphasize customer value and service quality without allowing for compromising exceptions; holds engineers across the business accountable for all facets of functionality, performance, scale, operations, cost, and customer impact.
Leads the development of reliable, scalable, cost effective, and high-performance large-scale network architectures and designs across the business; identifies gaps in existing industry standards and drives requirements internally and into industry; develops solutions for common monitoring and operations systems, and advises on the development of design documents and implementation plans across organizations.
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FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, allowing for up to 50% remote work.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

The required qualifications include 9+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation; or a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years; or a Master's Degree with 4+ years; or a Doctorate Degree with 3+ years in relevant fields.

Where is this position located?

This position can be located in one of several hub locations, including Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, or Phoenix, AZ.

Is relocation support provided for this role?

Yes, relocation support will be provided for successful candidates, and they must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

What types of systems experience is required?

Candidates are required to have 5+ years of experience with mission-critical systems such as datacenters, healthcare, oil, military, or utilities.

What are the preferred qualifications for this role?

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, computer science, or architecture, along with experience in cross-disciplined systems design and data center systems design and optimization.

What is the salary range for this position?

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year, with a different range applicable in specific locations such as San Francisco Bay and New York City.

Are there any security screening requirements for this role?

Yes, this role requires the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

What kind of impacts will this role have on Microsoft?

This role will significantly impact the development and refinement of network architectures, ensuring they meet compliance standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while improving performance, efficiency, and reliability of Microsoft's data centers.

How does Microsoft promote inclusivity in the workplace?

Microsoft is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees, positively impacting the culture every day in alignment with its values.

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