Associate- Cloud Network Engineer
Job Summary
| Requisition ID | 35641 |
| Office Country | Bulgaria |
| Office City | Sofia |
| Division | Information Technology |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Fixed Term |
| Contract Length | 3 years |
Secure. Scalable. Cloud-First.
Are you excited by designing secure high-performance cloud networks at enterprise scale Do you enjoy working across hybrid and multi-cloud environments enabling developers while keeping security and resilience front and centre
Were looking for a Cloud Network Engineer to help shape and run the network foundations of our cloud platform with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure enterprise connectivity and perimeter security. This is a hands-on high-impact role where your designs directly enable product teams to move fast without compromising safety or stability.
What youll be doing
Youll play a key role in designing implementing and supporting cloud network services that underpin our wider platform and application estate. Day to day youll:
- Design and support secure scalable Azure network architectures across landing zones subscriptions and tenants
- Enable hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity including peering and enterprise integration
- Deliver a golden path for developers balancing security usability and velocity
- Implement strong network segregation using VNets NSGs routing and security appliances
- Own and improve perimeter and edge services including:
- Web Application Firewalls (SaaS on-prem and Azure-native)
- DDoS protection
- SSL VPNs
- Load balancing including Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- Work with firewalls and threat-prevention platforms (Microsoft Palo Alto Check Point Cisco)
- Support identity and access flows where they intersect with network design
- Collaborate closely with managed service providers and professional service partners
- Design with non-functional requirements in mind: security availability scalability and performance
What were looking for
Youre a networking professional whos comfortable operating in modern cloud-first environments with a solid grounding in enterprise networking principles.
Youll bring:
- Proven experience designing implementing and supporting cloud network technologies
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking
- Experience working in hybrid and/or multi-cloud environments
- A solid understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals (routing switching security)
- Experience working alongside managed service providers or delivery partners
- A security-first mindset with practical experience across perimeter and network security services
Certifications (or working towards):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (or equivalent)
- Cisco CCNP or similar enterprise networking certification
- ITIL Foundation (or basic service management knowledge)
Why join us
- Design and operate enterprise-scale cloud networks with real business impact
- Influence cloud-first network strategy not just day-to-day operations
- Work in a role that blends deep technical hands-on work with architecture and design
- Collaborate with skilled engineers platform teams and security specialists
- Help build secure foundations that enable teams to move faster and safer
If youre passionate about cloud networking security and building platforms that scale wed love to hear from you.
What is it like to work at the EBRD
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation and use your talents to make a real difference to peoples lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial political public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Banks core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients brings pioneering ideas energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial ethnic religious and cultural background gender sexual orientation or disabilities. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum).
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).
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About Company
Homepage of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. We build stronger and greener economies across three continents.