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Microsoft

12d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Redmond

Requirements

  • 3+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 1+ years of experience working on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • 2+ years of experience in desktop or application virtualization using Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • 1+ experience of Active Directory and Entra ID Authentication
  • 4+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network and cloud issues.
  • Working/understanding of Operating System Concepts and Identity Access Management.
  • Enterprise scale experience in virtualization and certificate services.

Responsibilities

  • Incident Management: Ability to lead incident responses for your service disruptions, perform root-cause analysis, and implement post-incident improvements.
  • Own, triage, and resolve production issues with an emphasis on broad communication, learning & sharing throughout the process.
  • Reliability Engineering: Drive reliability and performance across the services by proactively monitoring, alerting, and automating processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to build tools and processes that reinforce reliability.
  • Telemetry: Read, write, configure, design, and script end-to-end service telemetry, smart alerting, and self-healing capabilities for platforms.
  • Collaborate: first and foremost; ability to exercise cross-team co-operation and influence.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Site Reliability Engineer role at Microsoft?

The primary focus is to champion critical security fundamental programs, manage large-scale distributed systems, and transform business and security challenges into technical solutions while ensuring the reliability and security of Microsoft's cloud services.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Site Reliability Engineer position?

Candidates must have 3+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration, or a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Is experience with cloud platforms necessary for this role?

Yes, having 1+ years of experience working on cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is preferred for this role.

What are the key responsibilities of a Site Reliability Engineer at Microsoft?

Key responsibilities include incident management, owning and resolving production issues, driving reliability and performance, designing telemetry, and collaborating across teams.

Does this position require citizenship verification?

Yes, due to the nature of the work and legal restrictions, verification of citizenship is required for this position.

Are there specific technologies or concepts that candidates should be familiar with?

Yes, candidates should have an understanding of Operating System Concepts, Identity Access Management, and enterprise-scale experience in virtualization and certificate services.

What is the salary range for the Site Reliability Engineer role?

The typical base pay range across the U.S. is USD $81,900 - $160,200 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

What kind of work environment does Microsoft promote?

Microsoft promotes a culture of inclusion where employees can thrive, emphasizing respect, integrity, accountability, and a growth mindset.

Is there support for career development in this position?

Yes, Microsoft fosters a growth mindset and encourages employees to bring their best each day, which supports career development and innovation.

What arrangements are in place for employees with disabilities during the application process?

Microsoft provides accommodations and assistance for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

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Microsoft

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1975
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