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Senior Software Engineer - Network Engineer

United States, Washington, RedmondSenior individual contributorSoftware Engineering

Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted June 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Design, implement, and manage Azure network infrastructure: Build and maintain Azure virtual networks, secure HRE network segments, and connectivity solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and robust security.

Network Security & Infrastructure Management

Configure and administer network firewalls and proxy servers, VPN, enforce security policies, and monitor network traffic to protect critical systems and data.

Automation & Deployment

Develop automation scripts and tooling (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bicep) to streamline network configurations, deployments, and monitoring to remove person dependency. Lead the deployment of network updates and infrastructure changes, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices for consistency and efficiency.

Incident Response

Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex network and infrastructure incidents. Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues related to Azure networking, HRE connectivity, firewall/proxy configurations, and system performance. Ensure timely resolution of incidents to minimize downtime and impact on users.

Performance Optimization & Compliance

Continuously analyze network performance and security postures. Implement optimizations to improve throughput, reliability, and security. Ensure all network changes and operations comply with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or

Python These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer

Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 7+ years of professional experience in software/network engineering roles, with a focus on cloud networking and network security.

Demonstrated history of handling enterprise network deployments and support. Ability to design and manage Azure network architectures for high availability and security. Demonstrated experience implementing high-availability network architectures and expertise with dynamic routing protocols like BGP to ensure optimal path selection and network redundancy. Familiarity with techniques such as BGP route prepending and advertising more specific routes to prefer one path over another for failover is essential Proven communication skills with an ability to work cross-functionally.

Experience collaborating closely with security engineering teams, Secure Production Access (SPA) teams, and other stakeholders to drive solutions. Ability to document solutions and train engineers on networking best practices. Relevant industry certifications are strongly preferred. Network/security certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+, or related credentials would also be a plus - indicating validated expertise in networking and security domains

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