Cloud Network Engineer

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind the cloud. CO+I, responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and deliver trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

**Responsibilities**:

- Results-oriented individual to help build and deliver the network that powers the world’s largest online services.
- Lead project initiatives for all aspects of cloud infrastructure network in the Asia Pacific including colocation and network.
- Own and drive commercial and contractual negotiations with vendors.
- Identify cost saving opportunities throughout the network portfolio on new, existing and augment projects.
- Support our colocation efforts within the region to ensure resiliency, diversity, and quality uptime of our network services portfolio.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify and define strategic initiatives to meet growth and expansion requirements.
- Region and market topology expertise/SME to determine specific routes and deals that meet Microsoft network requirements.
- Build long term strategic relationships with key vendors and industry experts.
- Communicate progress internally and collaborate with partner organizations.
- Collaborate with engineers in technical discussions.
- Analyse complex problems, determine best course of action and drive permanent resolution.
- Influence without authority and manage efforts through relationships.
- Inspire leadership and trust across teams and organizations.
- Promote a collaborative environment and bring a positive attitude to difficult situations.

**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**

7+ years’ experience in strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and Internet technologies

o OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years strategic negotiations and/or business development
- OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years strategic negotiations and/or business development
- OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

**Preferred Qualifications**

11+ years’ experience in network design, development, and automation experience in strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and Internet technologies.

o OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years experience in strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and Internet technologies.
- OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years experience in strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and Internet technologies

o OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years experience in strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and Internet technologies
- Experience working with contractual/MSA (Master Service Agreement) negotiations.