Site Reliability Engineer II

Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more through innovative technology solutions.
$98,300 - $193,200
Site Reliability
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Site Reliability Engineer II

Microsoft Security is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer II to join their Secure Admin Services (SAS) team within the CISO organization. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact billions of lives by contributing to Microsoft's mission of making the world a safer place through digital security.

The position is based in Redmond, Washington, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home. The role offers a competitive salary range of $98,300 - $193,200, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

As an SRE II, you'll be at the forefront of protecting Microsoft's enterprise assets and users through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. The role demands expertise in networking, cloud platforms (particularly Azure), and system administration. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing networking solutions, managing incidents, driving reliability improvements, and collaborating across teams to build robust security infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of technical experience, with strong backgrounds in networking, cloud platforms, and virtualization. You'll work in a dynamic, supportive community of engineers and program managers committed to delivering top-tier cybersecurity solutions in a highly collaborative and inclusive environment.

Microsoft offers an exceptional benefits package, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and generous time off. The company's culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a significant impact in technology security.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security, system reliability, and large-scale infrastructure who wants to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Responsibilities For Site Reliability Engineer II

  • Apply expert level knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, VPNs, Proxy etc.)
  • Design and implement networking solutions for public and private cloud platforms
  • Lead incident responses for service disruptions and perform root-cause analysis
  • Drive reliability and performance through monitoring, alerting, and process automation
  • Configure and design end-to-end service telemetry and smart alerting
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and exercise cross-team cooperation

Requirements For Site Reliability Engineer II

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  • 4+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration
  • 3+ years of expertise in networking implementation and troubleshooting
  • 3+ years of experience working on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience in desktop or application virtualization using Azure Virtual Desktop
  • 2+ experience of Active Directory and Entra ID Authentication
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Benefits For Site Reliability Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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