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 Sovereign Cloud Security team. This role is crucial in securing Microsoft's clouds for governments worldwide through best-in-class security solutions. The position involves championing critical security fundamentals programs and managing large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and the ability to transform business and security challenges into technical solutions.

The role is based in Redmond, Washington, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home. The position requires 0-25% travel and focuses on ensuring the reliability and security of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. As part of the Microsoft Security organization, you'll contribute to making the world a safer place by protecting digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $98,300 to $193,200 per year, with additional benefits including comprehensive healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role requires strong technical expertise in cloud platforms (particularly Azure), networking, and system administration, along with the ability to handle complex incident management and reliability engineering tasks.

Microsoft's culture emphasizes a growth mindset, excellence, and collaborative teamwork. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees can thrive in their roles. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge security solutions 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

  • Lead incident responses for service disruptions, perform root-cause analysis, and implement post-incident improvements
  • Own, triage, and resolve production issues with emphasis on broad communication
  • Drive reliability and performance across services through proactive monitoring, alerting, and automation
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to build tools and processes that reinforce reliability
  • Configure and design end-to-end service telemetry, smart alerting, and self-healing capabilities
  • Exercise cross-team cooperation and influence

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 experience 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
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check

Benefits For Site Reliability Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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