Foundational Site Reliability Engineer II

Microsoft Security is seeking a Foundational Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) II to join their critical infrastructure team. This role is central to Microsoft's cloud offerings, focusing on providing secure, isolated production identities and tooling for internal users. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on systems that are fundamental to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, being the first services in and last out of any cloud deployment.

The role involves working with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), where identity serves as the primary security perimeter for the production environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving highly dependable, redundant, and resilient identity systems that Microsoft engineers use for cloud buildout, management, and recovery of services across the Azure technology stack.

As an SRE II, you'll be part of a team that directly impacts billions of users worldwide through Microsoft's security infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $98,300 to $208,800 depending on location, with higher ranges for San Francisco and New York City areas. The role provides flexibility with up to 100% work from home options and requires 0-25% travel.

Key responsibilities include designing service delivery systems, improving system availability and scalability, and collaborating across teams to enhance Microsoft's Identity services. You'll need strong experience in software engineering or systems administration, with particular expertise in PowerShell, network technologies, and Active Directory Domain Services.

Microsoft offers an impressive benefits package including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make a significant impact in cloud security and identity management while working with cutting-edge technology at a global scale. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to work on systems that are fundamental to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure security.