Microsoft Principal Cloud Network Engineer Azure Fiber 

United States, Washington 

511777242

As a Principal Cloud Network Engineer, Azure Fiber, you will play a crucial role in the strategic expansion and operational excellence of our solid core and hollow core fiber networks. You will lead the development and implementation of a global change management framework, integrating reactive breakfix and continual improvement of dark fiber quality, to manage our global approach to optical quality. To support, you will also lead the integration of state-of-the-art AI-based network management software into this framework to ensure we have the highest quality dark fiber assets. This position sits at the forefront of the AI network revolution combining infrastructure design and expansion to support AI, as well as implementation of AI based software tools to support buildout and operations

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
• 8+ years of experience in network planning, operations, or design and engineering, with a keen interest in fiber networks
• 5+ years of experience in mission critical envirnonment

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:

• 15+ 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 12+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

  • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, orrelated field AND 8+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 23, 2024.

• Dark Fiber Quality: Closely monitor and maintain the reliability and efficiency of both solid core and hollow core fiber networks, ensuring high standards of operational excellence. Lead the implementation of a new change management framework and oversee all network changes related to our dark fiber.
• Operational Efficiency: Integrate state-of-the-art AI based software tooling into our operations and change management frameworks to ensure we always have the highest quality dark fiber assets possible.
• Support and Execution: Help integrate hollow core and solid core fiber technologies into our fiber operations and change management frameworks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and other team members, contributing to projects that enhance customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Learning and Development: Actively engage in learning opportunities to deepen your understanding of fiber network technologies and operations.
• Process and Automation: Create and document process and automation improvements aimed at enhancing network quality and operational efficiency.

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