Principal Reliability Engineer

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Microsoft Full time

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Silver Team. This team is tasked with the deployment and management of a Secure Work Area, which includes the infrastructure necessary for collaboration within a highly secure environment.

In this position, you will collaborate with engineers who facilitate a wide array of Azure services for internal clients in sectors that require stringent security and regulatory compliance. The systems and software you develop will need to adhere to the security policies and assurance standards set forth by both public and private sector clients.

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every individual and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of growth, innovation, and collaboration, striving to achieve our collective objectives. Each day, we build upon our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability to cultivate an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Essential Qualifications

  • 6+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration.
    • OR a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 3+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration.
    • OR a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 2+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration.

Additional Requirements

Security Clearance: Candidates must meet Microsoft and government security screening requirements for this role. This includes, but is not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:

  • The successful candidate must possess an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Maintaining or obtaining the appropriate U.S. Government clearance is essential for continued employment.
  • Clearance Verification: This role requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will necessitate passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Citizenship Verification: This role requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to legal restrictions associated with the position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration
    • OR a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration.
    • OR a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 3+ years of technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration.
    • OR a Doctorate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with PowerShell, C#, or C++.
  • Experience managing large-scale distributed services with on-call responsibilities.
  • Ability to build consensus and influence across teams towards common objectives.
  • Ownership of the complete project lifecycle, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.

As a Site Reliability Engineer IC4, the typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There are variations applicable to specific work locations.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving complex problems, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating within focused teams to enhance production reliability.

  • Demonstrates proficiency in distributed systems design, understanding interactions between cloud technology layers and components, and identifying optimal configurations for cloud technology solutions.
  • Develops insights into the code, features, and operations of specific products at scale to contribute to improvements in product availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance.
  • Stays informed on industry trends, advancements in distributed systems and cloud technologies, and new tools or processes for enhancing product performance.
  • Contributes to development and design by leveraging technical expertise in large-scale distributed systems.
  • Engages with product engineering teams through code/design reviews and incident responses to propose enhancements across components and features.

Embody our culture and values.

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